Duties

• Identifies common pests that pose a threat to the health and vigor of exterior vegetation and/or other environments for the affected activity. Observes weather conditions to minimize workers, patrons and/or wildlife?s exposure to harmful fumes.
• Sets traps, hand baits or applies general use dusts, sprays, or fogs to control common pests in varying environments. Weighs, measures, and mixes pesticide emulsions and baits in accordance with directions and safety procedures.
• Operates hand or tractor pulled sprayer to apply limited toxicity pesticides, herbicide, rodenticide, or fungicide based upon the treatment schedule, procedures and methods prescribed by a higher graded leader or supervisor.
• Refers to product label instructions, handbooks and instructional guides to ensure adherence to legal, safety and environmental requirements. Practices safe work habits and wears protective clothing and respirator while working.
• Uses common hand and power tools. Ensures that equipment used to apply fertilizer and/or chemicals is in good condition, may be operated safely and is properly calibrated. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and keep current a valid driver?s license and installation and/or DoD requirement for the type of vehicle being operated.
• This position is a Drug Test Designated position. Incumbent may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and random urinalysis upon employment.
• Must possess or acquire certification in pest control application in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. (Primarily 40 CFR Part 171-Certification of Pesticide Applicators, AR 420-76 and DoD 4150.7M)
• Must meet the physical requirements for the position, and is therefore subject to a pre-employment physical.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  Review our benefits

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • If claiming Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) submit a copy of your marriage certificate along with the Military PCS Orders in order to receive consideration for SEP
  • Certification of Pesticide Applicators
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

  
  
  **Note to applicants: If you are looking to claim Spousal Preference SEP please ensure that your marriage certificate is uploaded along with the PCS Orders for validation purposes.**

• How to Apply

  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

  • Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 11891172. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.

  • Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

  Agency contact information

  Dora Haines

  Phone

  (706) 791-8853

  Email

  dora.m.haines.naf@army.mil

  Address

  DZ-NAF-W6CBAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GORDON
  DO NOT MAIL
  Fort Gordon, GA 30905
  US

  Next steps

  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.