Pest Controller

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville VA Medical Center, in the Environmental Management Service (EMS). The position reports directly to the Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer, Environmental Management Service (EMS). The primary purpose of this position is to prevent and control the entrance of pests and predators and eradicate infestations within all facilities.

Duties

The position is responsible for planning, implementing, and carrying out a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program. Work required is planned, complaints received are reviewed and acted upon, treatments are documented, treatment schedules are developed, and proper materials and equipment are selected. Selection, mixing, and application of restricted and general use pesticides necessary for treatment are included. Inspections are conducted in several types of interior and exterior environments such as domiciliary residences, patient rooms, administrative and medical offices, food service areas, storage, warehouse areas and Medical Center grounds. Survey and treatment schedules for these areas are developed, and materials and equipment are selected to apply insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, germicides, etc. Building plans and blueprints are interpreted to locate and avoid building structural supports, electrical wiring, ventilation ducts, etc., when planning applications within the walls, ceilings, or floors of buildings. Common pests-including ants, flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, rodents, single-vertebrae mammals and birds-are collected and identified, as well as seasonal pests such as mites, fleas, ticks, lawn garden pests, and termites. Suitable Integrated Pest Management (1PM) control methods are utilized to reduce and control hazards to public health, stored products, structures, and vegetation. Selection, mixing, and application of restricted and general use pesticides are performed to control a wide variety of insect, vertebrate, and plant pests including those not commonly recognized and often hard to find. Pests in stored products are located and identified; appropriate pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions, baits, physical characteristics, lifecycles, and feeding habits associated with a wide variety of pests are determined; and appropriate pest control measures are planned and carried out. Performs other assigned duties. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30a.m-4:00p.m Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Controller/PD50291A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Pest Controller may lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods. This position may work in cramped and uncomfortable positions. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in uncomfortable conditions may be encountered. This position may move furniture, equipment, etc., as part of the treatment process. Working Conditions: This position may complete assignments indoors or outdoors. This position may encounter heat, cold, dust, dirt, mud, unpleasant odors, etc. This position may be exposed to areas with minimal ventilation and/or limited access. This position is required to wear necessary safety equipment (i.e., respirators, gloves, and other personal protective devices) while completing and preparing all applications. May need to respond and/or on-call 24 hours a day for emergencies to prevent loss in service and/ or delay in patient care.