The Pest Controller is assigned to the Environmental Management Service and reports to the Chief Environmental Management Service at the VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System (VAPIHCS). The primary purpose of the position involves maintaining an integrated pest management program for the facility, with the primary emphasis being institutional and public health pest control. The secondary priority is ornamental and turf pest control.

Duties

Independently working with a wide variety of insect, vertebrate, and plant pests including those pests that are difficult to locate. Utilizing acceptable and safe integrated pest management principles so that the public risk is decreased. Utilizing a suitable and approved pest inspection plan of all buildings, structures, and plants. Monitoring contractor quality and progress. Utilizing a broad knowledge of pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions, and baits, as well as knowledge of the physical characteristics, lifecycles, and feeding habits of a wide variety of pests. Utilizing knowledge and deployment methods of insect growth. Reading and understanding pesticide/insecticide labels to include: the common name of pesticides applied, pest (s) to be controlled, timing and methods of application, safety precautions, and skilled in any specific disposal methods. Utilizing spraying and dusting equipment which requires:(1) using appropriate formulas and guidelines to ensure proper balance of pesticides. (2) the selection of equipment and setting of controls to allow for wind, terrain and pest population conditions. Performing a full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area. Providing administrative assistance to Environmental Care chief and supervisors in regard to document preparation and supply requests and tracking. Must be able to operate common facility vehicles such as automobiles, van, buses, and other vehicles up to 22,800 pounds GVW. Ability to drive forklifts on up to 5000 lbs. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts, bending, crawling, and stooping. Candidate must be able to lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. Occasionally climbs ladders to spray in ceiling or rafters and to prune or trim vegetation. Work is primarily done inside with outside work scheduled as needed. Inside work is in a temperature-controlled environment. In working outside, incumbent is subject to discomfort from long periods in the hot sun, and sometimes to chilly or rainy weather. Being exposed to dirt, dust, mud, and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts. Personal protective equipment (such as gloves, safety shoes, and boots) is provided by the agency. 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: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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 Spark M Matsunaga Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]