Pest Controller Supervisor
About The Position
The Pest Controller Supervisor exercises technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers performing pest detection and extermination, and repair of application equipment in the Pest Management Shop. The position plans and directs work, administers employee performance and development, promotes an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and ensures compliance with security, safety, and health requirements. The supervisor also performs journeyman pest-control duties using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods and maintains and repairs pesticide application and related equipment. The employee must attend DoD competency certification and be certified to apply pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides, while meeting recertification requirements. The position also requires updating, maintaining, and submitting Ellsworth's Integrated Pest Management control plan for approval. Work may involve driving a motor vehicle, exposure to toxic chemicals and other hazards, and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Shift work and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- Must meet the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C quality-level experience requirements for the WG-5000 Plant and Animal Work Family and satisfy the screen-out element: ability to do the work of a Pest Controller Supervisor without more than normal supervision.
- Knowledge of trade or craft principles, processes, and techniques, and personnel management policies and procedures, including sexual harassment and EEO/Equal Employment Treatment.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring or test equipment common to the supervised trades.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
- Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including determining the resources needed to accomplish the mission.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Must attend DoD competency certification, obtain certification to apply pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides, and meet recertification requirements.
- An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required if the work requires driving a motor vehicle.
- Must comply with applicable occupational health examinations due to exposure to toxic chemicals and other hazards.
- Must comply with requirements for use of restricted-use pesticides, including direct supervision by a certified pesticide applicator where applicable.
- Federal employees must use direct deposit.
- Depending on the position type, the selected applicant must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
Responsibilities
- Plans weekly or monthly use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials.
- Assigns work and provides technical direction or assistance with difficult work steps and processes.
- Investigates work-related problems, such as excessive costs or low productivity, and determines their causes.
- Participates with employees in developing performance plans; communicates performance expectations and new work techniques; and provides guidance and continuous feedback.
- Promotes a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and supports the agency's EEO program, including community outreach and recruitment participation.
- Ensures employees follow security directives and practice safe and healthy work habits; ensures employees with access to classified information comply with security directives.
- Performs journeyman pest-control duties using Integrated Pest Management methods.
- Maintains and repairs pesticide application and related equipment.
- Updates, maintains, and submits Ellsworth's Integrated Pest Management control plan for approval.
- Applies pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides in accordance with certification, supervision, and recertification requirements.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
