This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Central Virginia VA Healthcare System - Richmond VA, in Environmental Management Service (EMS).

Duties

Plans work sequences and conducts trouble-shooting inspections of buildings and grounds for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestation by insects, rodents, predatory animals, and other pests. Collects and identifies disease carriers. Selects, mixes, and applies restricted and general use pesticides to control a wide variety of insect, vertebrate, and plant pests. Operate spraying and dusting equipment which requires the use formulas and guidelines to insure proper balance of pesticides. Using masonry boring equipment and structural injectors to gain access to internal or subterranean spaces for such applications as termite control. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Controller/PD030760 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/24/2023. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: ChemistryComplianceContracting/ProcurementDatabase AdministrationInspectMaterialsMathematical ReasoningOperation of Equipment/MachineryTechnical Competence 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work is accomplished both inside and outside in all areas of a structure to include but not limited to under a building, attics space, mechanical and electrical rooms. When working outside, the incumbent is exposed to hot sun for extended periods of time and occasionally to bad weather.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Damaris Gomez
• Phone: 9199565541
• Email: [email protected]