Pest Controller

Veterans Health Administration • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Pest Controller is the Medical Center’s licensed (state-certified) technical expert for pesticide applications and is responsible for adherence to state and federal environmental guidelines. The position oversees implementation and maintenance of the Medical Facilities Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) and directs pesticide applications performed at the Atlanta VA Medical Center Health Care System, including the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Ft. McPherson VA Campus, and Atlanta Veteran Clinic.

The Pest Controller monitors procedures and techniques used by Pest Control Workers; safeguards pest-control materials, supplies, and equipment; maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); ensures pesticide-related materials are disposed of appropriately; selects, mixes, and applies restricted- and general-use pesticides; and completes required reports and records to meet regulatory requirements. The position follows applicable Federal, State, Local, and Medical Center directives.

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., but the employee must be able to work weekends and holidays. The schedule may change based on agency needs. Duties may be performed indoors or outdoors and involve physical work, exposure to varied environmental conditions, and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical.
• Must complete the required online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for employment verification.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed in dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; materials; measuring instruments; technical practices; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and working without more than normal supervision.
• May need to lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must wear required safety equipment, including respirators, gloves, and other personal protective devices, when preparing and applying treatments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Integrated Pest Management program at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, Ft. McPherson VA Campus, and Atlanta Veteran Clinic.
• Monitor the procedures and techniques used by Pest Control Workers.
• Safeguard pest-control materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as required and ensure pesticide-related materials are disposed of in an approved manner.
• Select, mix, and apply restricted- and general-use pesticides as needed.
• Complete required reports and records to meet regulatory agency requirements.
• Follow Federal, State, Local, and Medical Center directives relevant to the Integrated Pest Management Program.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type and other factors.
• Eligible selected applicants may request credit for prior work or military service toward annual leave accrual; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed