PEST CONTROL WORKER with Security Clearance

Duties * You will use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control common pests around residences, offices, food service areas, storage areas, aquatic areas, lawns, trees and shrubs. * You will apply IPM principles for the judicious use of both chemical and non-chemical control techniques to achieve effective pest management with minimal environmental contamination. * You will calculate rates, quantities, and strengths of pesticides or uses selected formulas involving area, volume, and diluents measurements to complete proper pesticide applications. * You will ensure hazardous pesticides are mixed and applied in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements and related safety standards. * You will operate and maintains standard hand and power equipment/tools such as fogger mist machines, injection pumps, and hand spraying equipment in applying liquids or powders. * You will maintain records and documents actions. * You will perform pest controlling duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures and complying with established safety rules and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a US Citizen. * Must be determined suitable for federal employment. * Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. * New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov * Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. * You will be required to acquire and maintain a DOD Pest Control Certification. * You may be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. * You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. * This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. * You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. * You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. * You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. * This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: WG:09 - 1) Knowledge of advanced principles and procedures of IPM including chemical control techniques, precise surveys and parasite and predator usage. 2) Broad knowledge of pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions and baits. Skill in safe pesticide and toxic chemical disposal methods, in poison baiting techniques. Ability to operate spraying and dusting equipment. Skill in using formulas and guidelines to balance pesticides. Ability to select equipment and to set controls to allow for wind, terrain, and population conditions. 3) Knowledge of federal and state requirements dealing with mixing, application, and disposal of restricted use pesticides. Ability to use algebra and mathematical skills and selected formulas involving area, volume, and diluent measurements to compute proper pesticide applications. 4) Skill in using/maintaining various hand tools and electric tools (i.e. electric motor hammer drill). WG:07- 1) Knowledge of standard principles and procedures of IPM including chemical control techniques, precise surveys and parasite and predator usage. 2) Common knowledge of pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions and baits. 3) Skill in using formulas and instructions to balance pesticides within established guidelines. Ability to use algebra and mathematical skills and selected formulas involving area, volume, and diluent measurements to compute proper pesticide applications. 3) Skill in safe pesticide and toxic chemical disposal methods and in common poison baiting techniques. 4) Ability to operate standard spraying and dusting equipment. Ability to select equipment and to set controls to allow for wind, terrain, and population conditions. 5) Knowledge of federal and state requirements dealing with mixing, application, and disposal of restricted use pesticides. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf You will be required to acquire and maintain a DOD Pest Control Certification by attending a Tri-Service Course and receive qualifying grades. You will be required to attend the Pest Control Quality Assurance Evaluator Course to monitor contractual soil treatment and fumigation. You will be required to complete command training for Flight line access. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position