This position is located within Environmental Management Service (EMS), at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, in Detroit, MI.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Applies thorough knowledge of pests including ants, flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, mice, rats, birds, termites, ticks, fleas, mites, bed bugs, etc. including their physical characteristics, life cycles, habits, reproduction patterns, and hiding areas within the facilities; Maintains all program plans and records, are skilled in surveillance and trouble-shooting techniques, and can determine most pest control measures needed without benefit of professional or supervisory guidance; Performs pest control duties independently; Plans work to be completed, develop survey, inspection and treatment schedules and completes required reports and records operations, including chemicals used and areas treated; Utilizes the most effective procedures available in controlling infestation or potential infestation; Works harmoniously with an environmental sanitation program in maintaining an aseptically clean and aesthetically pleasant environment; Completes administrative records which document the target pest treated, date of treatment, pesticides used, application methods, etc. and other applicable logs or records as required; Keeps abreast of rapidly changing laws relating to chemical use, restrictions, and regulations, safety and preventive treatment requirements for storage and exposure to controlled or regulated products; Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00AM - 4:30PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Overall duties require the incumbent to be in good physical condition. Duties require walking, stooping, lifting objects as heavy as 50 pounds, moving objects such as desks, chairs, floors polishing machines and battery-powered scrubbing machines, bending, and remaining on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to use both manual and power tools and equipment such as ultra low dosage hydraulic and hand sprayers, sub slab injectors, dusters, pneumatic roto-hammers, animal traps, and other devices. Work is normally performed in and out of doors where heat and light are may not be adequate but be dusty, dirty, greasy, or be infested with pests. Incumbent works in all areas where EMS has responsibilities, including isolation areas, and may be subject to cuts, bruises, punctures, minor shocks, or other injuries normally associated with tasks. Incumbent follows safety rules and regulations in daily work including mixing of solutions, climbing ladders, and operating power equipment and daily tasks. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT: If you are selected for the position of Pest Controller, you must currently have a federal/state pesticides license/certification for the following areas: public health, structural and ornamental insect, and disease control. (Note: If you currently have the required licenses and certifications, you will be required to provide a copy of the licenses and certifications, if referred for interview.) (Screen Out) DRIVER'S LICENSE: Applicants must possess a current, valid, unrestricted State driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license. (Screen Out) ABILITY TO DO THE WORK: Applicants must have the ability to do the work of a Pest Controller without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes identifying common pests by sight, physical characteristics, habits, hiding areas and independently determining appropriate pest measures; selecting and mixing approved pesticides and chemicals; applying pesticides in accordance with labeled instructions and warnings; and storing, handling and disposing of all pesticides and containers as required by all local, state, and federal regulations. (Screen Out) 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. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: EntomologyPest ControlPublic Safety and SecurityReal EstateWithout more than normal supervision 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address John D Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4646 John R Street Detroit, MI 48201 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]