Summary This position is located within Environmental Management Service (EMS), at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, in Detroit, MI. This position is responsible for planning, implementing, and carrying out a complete and comprehensive integrated pest management program for this Medical Center and outlying clinics as required. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides pest control functions for a wide variety of pests, from small animals, insects, vertebrate, plants and other pests; Executes plans developed by the higher-level pest controller and the Pest Management Officer; Independently determines appropriate pest control measures; Selects, mixes, and applies restricted and general use pesticides necessary for proper treatment; Adheres to applicable Federal and State laws and requirements; Understands the physical characteristics, lifecycles, feeding habits, and potential harborages for pests; Uses biological, chemical, and mechanical products to control pests; Utilizes safe and effective measures during the application process to minimize potential hazards to the environment; Completes required reports and necessary records to meet all regulatory agency requirements; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Second shift and weekends Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT (Screen Out): You must possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license. ~AND~ LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT (Screen Out): You must have or must be able to obtain licensure in the state of Michigan within 11 months from your start date as listed above and below. Failure to receive and maintain these licenses throughout the time in the position will result in immediate removal from the position and potentially termination from Federal service. You must maintain licensure in the areas listed below: 1. Commercial Core - Required within three (3) Months 2. 7A: General Pest Mgmt. - Required within three (3) Months 3. 7E: Interior Plant Pest Mgmt. - Required within six (6) Months 4. 7G: Domestic Animal Pest Mgmt. - Required within eleven (11) Months ~AND~ (Screen Out) You must have the ability to do the work of a Pest Controller without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes utilizing the advanced principles and procedures of an effective Integrated Pest Management program; identifying and controlling a wide variety of pests; independently determining appropriate pest measures; selecting and mixing approved biological, chemical, and mechanical products to control pests; applying pesticides in accordance with product label directions, handbooks, and regulatory requirements; and storing, handling, and disposing of all pesticides and containers as required by all local, state, and federal regulations. NOTE: Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Overall duties require the incumbent to be in good physical condition. Duties require walking, stooping, lifting objects as heavy as 50 pounds, moving objects such as desks, chairs, floors polishing machines and battery-powered scrubbing machines, bending, and remaining on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to use both manual and power tools and equipment such as ultra low dosage hydraulic and hand sprayers, sub slab injectors, dusters, pneumatic roto-hammers, animal traps, and other devices. Work is normally performed in and out of doors where heat and light are may not be adequate but be dusty, dirty, greasy, or be infested with pests. Incumbent works in all areas where EMS has responsibilities, including isolation areas, and may be subject to cuts, bruises, punctures, minor shocks, or other injuries normally associated with tasks. Incumbent follows safety rules and regulations in daily work including mixing of solutions, climbing ladders, and operating power equipment and daily tasks. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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 Additional Information Note: Per "Executive Order 14251: Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs", this position is no longer eligible for bargaining unit participation. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
