Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing trades and labor work of pest detection, pest extermination, and repair of application equipment in the Pest Management Shop.

Duties

- Performs work planning responsibilities. Performs work direction responsibilities. - Performs administration responsibilities. - Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. - Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas. - Performs Journeyman pest control duties using the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control methods and maintenance and repair of pesticide application and related equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This is an obligated position in which an employee has return rights upon the employee's return. Incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid drivers license may be required for the position.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and overtime may be required.
• Exposure to toxic chemicals and other hazards requires occupational health examinations.
• The selection and use of all EPS restricted use pesticides must be by or under direct supervision of a certified pesticide applicator or by specially trained uncertified personnel under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
• The employee must attend DoD competency certification and be certified to apply pesticides, herbicides and insecticides and fully meet the recertification requirements.
• Required to update, maintain, and submit for approval, Ellsworths Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control plan.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5000 - Plant And Animal Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the Ability To Do the Work of a Pest Controller Supervisor without More than Normal Supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or test equipment common to trades supervised. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address Ellsworth AFB 1000 Ellsworth Street Suite 2300 Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]