PEST CONTROLLER at Honolulu

JOB SUMMARY:

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!

WHO MAY APPLY:

I am a current, permanent U.S. Navy or Marine Corps civilian employee serving under a career or career conditional appointment assigned to UIC 62478 (NAVFAC HAWAII), residing in the state of Hawaii. Note: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, must show UIC 62478 in block 41, duty location of Hawaii in block 39, and Tenure 1 or 2 in block 24 to be eligible for this position.

THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY NOT-TO-EXCEED 1 YEAR. Temporary appointments may be extended up to 2 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations.

 

This position is located in the Environmental Services Branch, Pest Control Section, at Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii.  The incumbent of this position perform procedures to control pests in and around residences, offices, food service areas, storage areas, etc., using both chemical and non-chemical control techniques to achieve effective pest management. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• You must obtain and maintain a security clearance.

DUTIES:Back to top

·  Trouble-shooting inspections of assigned facilities, grounds, drainage ditches, marsh, and water areas for pest infestation.

·  Operating and/or maintaining hand and power equipment tools such as fogger mist machines, injection pumps, and hand spraying equipment in applying liquids, dust and granules.

·  Interpreting building plans and blueprints to locate and avoid building structural support, electrical wiring and ventilation ducts when planning pest control application within walls, ceilings, or floors of buildings.

·  Following federal and state rules and regulations when storing and disposing of hazardous waste.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. 

 

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

 

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp.

 

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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.

 

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. 

 

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.  Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:  Ability to do the work of a Pest Controller without more than normal supervision such as:

1) Assisting with inspecting buildings and grounds for evidence of conditions conducive to damage and infestations.

2) Assisting with mixing and applying hazardous pesticides in compliance with federal and state requirements.

3) Using safe pesticide and toxic chemical. Disposal methods in poison baiting techniques.

4) Performing arithmetic calculations to determine use of pesticides.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: 

1. KNOWLEDGE OF INTEGRATED PEST CONTROL

2. ABILITY TO USE/MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL EQUIPMENT

3. KNOWLEDGE OF SAFETY PROCEDURES

4. KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALMust be able to acquire and maintain a DoD Pest Control Certification by attending a Tri-Service Course and receiving qualifying grades.

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.

 

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.

 

 

REQUIREMENTS: 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

 

A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.  If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume. 

 

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled physical examination appointment.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. 

 

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

 

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Honolulu, Company: Naval Facilities Engineering Command.