This position is located in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, in the Resource Management Division. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Duties

Major Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the pest controller responsible for the control of invasive plants, invasive animals, plant diseases and pest invertebrates in natural areas. Develops and implements chemical and manual techniques and determines optimum control schedule to effectively manage target species. Safely handles, applies, maintains and stores chemicals, tools, machinery and equipment in compliance with OSHA, EPA, NPS and all applicable federal state and local laws, regulations, and policies. Trains and mentors lower-grade WG pest control workers and helpers in mixing and applying pesticides. Plans and assigns work sequences. Monitors and records treatment activities in the field; summarizes treatments and efficacy for reports. Consults with Federal, State and local subject matter experts and applies principles of Integrated Pest Management in control of target species. Please visit find a park for additional park information.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/05/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. In addition to meeting the below requirements, you must also meet the following Selective Placement Factor: You must possess a State of Hawaii Certificate for Commercial Applicators of Restricted Pesticides (Category 2 - Forest Pest Control), by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to possess and provide this certificate will result in your being determined ineligible. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (Job Element 1 / Competency 1166) (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic (Job Element 25-E / Competency 1180) Use of Measuring Instruments (Job Element 60 / Competency 1186) Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints (Job Element 75-B / Competency 1196) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (Job Element 81 / Competency 1207) Knowledge of Materials (Job Element 82-A / Competency 1212) Dexterity and Safety (Job Element 86 / Competency 1214) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park 73 4786 Kanalani St Suite #14 Kailua Kona, HI 96740 US
• Name: Sarah Peterson
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]