Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: located in Qualifications

Duties

Inspect grounds, buildings, and storage areas on the installation to maintain awareness of pest presence. Determine the appropriate method of pest controls to areas with pest problems. Provide pest management information and support to a wide range of personnel on the installation. Serve as the representative for pest control contracts. Plan and carry out gardening work based on project plans, master landscape, long-range facility plans, and supervisor guidance, making independent judgments within the framework of good gardening practices.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
• This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is a Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires you possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Incumbent must possess or acquire a DoD Pesticide Applicator license within one year of employment.

Qualifications

About the Position: Responsible for a complete facility pest control program on installation and make visual inspections for pests or evidence of their presence, mix and apply pesticides, and accomplish specialized pest control procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Pest Controller (Gardner) ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common duties of determining appropriate pest control measures, controlling or eradicating a wide of variety of pests; identifying a wide range of insects, plant and vertebrate pests by species and mixing a variety of insecticides and herbicides and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires stooping, bending, standing, walking, and working in tiring positions. Works on ladders and scaffolds and occasionally is required to work overhead or in stretched, cramped or awkward positions, and hard to reach places. Frequently lifts and carries weights up to 25 pounds and occasionally weights up to 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside of buildings. Incumbent is exposed to weather conditions when working outside. There is exposure to dirt, dust, spray, fumes, and grease. There is danger of cuts from hand and power tools and danger from flying splinters and chips, and exposure to noise and sawdust when operating power tools. There is possibility of cuts, bruises, broken bones, and a danger of falls when working above ground level. Wears such protective equipment as goggles and respirator when mixing and applying pesticides and herbicides. Work assignments involve a thorough knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Incumbent is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous material classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g., rubber boots, coveralls, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GL-W39003 USA AFSC, MCALESTER ARMY AMMO PLANT DO NOT MAIL Boerne, TX 78006 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk