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. About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.

Duties

Utilize techniques such as fumigating, spraying, and dusting to apply pesticides for pest issues. Apply formulas in accordance with guidelines to ensure proper balance of pesticides. Analyzes data such as pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions, physical characteristics, life-cycles, and feeding habits of a wide variety of pests in order to properly treat infestations problems. Conduct troubleshooting inspections of assigned areas such as facilities, grounds, drainage ditches, and marsh and water areas for pest infestation. Calibrate equipment to ensure proper application based on area to be treated, weather conditions and type of chemical being used. Apply safety procedures when disposing of pesticide and toxic chemicals used for duties

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• 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 will require the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Must obtain and maintain a Personnel Background Investigation (NACI).
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification in pest control methods and techniques.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

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 (Direct Hire Authority) ~ without more than normal supervision. I can perform duties such as 1) utilizing resources such as blueprints or building drawings to locate areas to treat; 2) determining treatment methods to include chemicals, pesticides, or baits to control pest infestation; AND 3) assessing environmental factors to calibrate equipment such as sprayers or dusters. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORTS: Duties require incumbent to lift and carry chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 15-44 pounds for extended periods. Required to lift and handle material weighing over 50 pounds on an infrequent basis. Required to work in cramped and inconvenient surrounding. Duties require standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Moves furniture and equipment as required to complete work assignments. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside, outside and underneath buildings which may be close, smelly, dirty, damp, dusty, and with limited ventilation. Occasionally walks in swampy, aquatic and forested areas. Required to wear protective clothing, respirators, goggles or face shields for extended periods of time. Exposed to toxic vapors, liquids and dusts. Exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, bruises, insect bites and stings.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GM-W0MCAA US ARMY TACOM RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Texarkana, TX 75507 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk