Pest Controller
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Durham, NC - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs ( VA ) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mid Atlantic Health Care Network Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Environmental Management Service. The primary purpose of this position is to prevent and control the entrance of pets and predators and eradicate infestations within all facilities. Integrated Pest Management is a preventative long-term low toxicity means of controlling pests.
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans implements and carries out a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program.
- Conducts inspections of buildings and grounds.
- Develops survey and treatment schedules for areas and selects materials and equipment to apply insecticides rodenticides fungicides germicides etc.
- Collects and identifies common pests e.g. ants flies mosquitoes cockroaches mice rats birds and seasonal pests e.g. mites fleas ticks lawn garden pests and termites.
- Utilizes suitable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control methods to reduce and control hazards to public health stored products structures and vegetation.
- Locates and identifies pests in stored products; determines the appropriate pesticide toxicity chemical solutions baits physical characteristics lifecycles and feeding habits associated with a wide variety of pests; and plans and carries out appropriate pest control measures.
- Maintains data on infestations type of treatment applied results achieved and existing conditions which may encourage infestation.
- Uses maintains and calibrates pest control equipment.
- Understands potential environmental consequences precipitated by weather; types of terrain soil or other substrate; drainage patterns; and presence of wildlife and nontarget organisms.
- Coordinates work with the Infection Control Nurse and other people in the Medical Center and advises on preventative measures such as housekeeping requirements and removal/elimination of pest hiding areas.
- Makes pest control troubleshooting inspections and recommendations on an as needed basis at the outpatient clinics residential homes and other off station properties used by the VA.
- Completes required reports and records to meet all regulatory agency requirements.
- Follows all Federal State Local and Medical Center directives that are pertinent to an effective Integrated Pest Management Program.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Pre-employment physical required
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Pest Controller may lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions up to 40 pounds for extended periods. May work in cramped or uncomfortable positions. Position involves frequent stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in uncomfortable conditions may be encountered. May move furniture equipment etc. as part of the treatment process.
May work indoors or outdoors and may encounter heat cold dust dirt mud unpleasant odors etc. May be exposed to areas with minimal ventilation and/or limited access. Employee is required to wear necessary safety equipment (i.e. respirators gloves other personal protective devices) while completing and preparing all applications. May need to respond and/or on-call 24 hours a day for emergencies to prevent loss in service and/or delay in patient care.
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position the job element method is used to match what you the applicant can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (SCREEN-OUT) - A Selective Placement Factor (SPF) has been identified for this position. Selective Placement Factors (SPF) are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who do not meet the SPF are ineligible for further consideration.
The SPF for this position is: Must have a current Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the certificate if referred for interview.
Condition of Employment: New employees are required licenses and certifications as required by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Selectee will be licensed as a Commercial/Public Operator and Certified Applicator. Must be certified by the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the certificate.
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Drivers License: A current valid state-issued Drivers License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested you will be required to provide a copy of your current valid state-issued Drivers License
You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
