Pest Controller
The major duties include but are not limited to:
Works with a wide variety of insects, vertebrate, and plant pests including those pests that are difficult to locate; Utilizes acceptable and safe integrated Pest Management principles so that the public risk is decreased; Utilizes a suitable and approved pest inspection plan of all buildings, structures and plants; Monitors contractor quality and progress; Utilizes a broad knowledge of pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions, and baits, as well as knowledge of the physical characteristics, lifecycles, and feeding habits of a wide variety of pests; Reads and understands pesticide/insecticide labels to include:
the common name of pesticides applied, pest's to be controlled, timing and methods of application, safety precautions, and skilled in any specific disposal methods; Utilizes spraying and dusting equipment which requires:
1) using appropriate formulas and guidelines to ensure proper balance of pesticides. 2) the selection of equipment and setting of controls to allow for wind, terrain and pest population conditions; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
00a.m. to 3:
30p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Certification/Licensure Requirement (Screen out):
You must have a current State of California Pesticide Applicator Certificate, specifically for all of the following three (3) categories:
1) Category (3) - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control. 2) Category (7) - Industrial, Institutional Structural, Health Related Pest Control. 3) Category (8) - Public Health Pest Control. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts, bending, crawling and stooping. The person in this position must be able to lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds (23 KG) and carry chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds (18 KG) for extended periods. Occasionally climbs ladders to spray in ceiling or rafters and to prune or trim vegetation. Work is primarily done inside with outside work scheduled as needed. Inside work is in a temperature-controlled environment. In working outside, incumbent is subject to discomfort from long periods in the hot sun, and sometimes chilly or rainy weather. Being exposed to dirt, dust, mud and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts. Personal protective equipment (such as gloves, safety shoes and boots) is provided by the agency. 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:
Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Works with a wide variety of insects, vertebrate, and plant pests including those pests that are difficult to locate; Utilizes acceptable and safe integrated Pest Management principles so that the public risk is decreased; Utilizes a suitable and approved pest inspection plan of all buildings, structures and plants; Monitors contractor quality and progress; Utilizes a broad knowledge of pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions, and baits, as well as knowledge of the physical characteristics, lifecycles, and feeding habits of a wide variety of pests; Reads and understands pesticide/insecticide labels to include:
the common name of pesticides applied, pest's to be controlled, timing and methods of application, safety precautions, and skilled in any specific disposal methods; Utilizes spraying and dusting equipment which requires:
1) using appropriate formulas and guidelines to ensure proper balance of pesticides. 2) the selection of equipment and setting of controls to allow for wind, terrain and pest population conditions; and Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:
00a.m. to 3:
30p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Certification/Licensure Requirement (Screen out):
You must have a current State of California Pesticide Applicator Certificate, specifically for all of the following three (3) categories:
1) Category (3) - Ornamental and Turf Pest Control. 2) Category (7) - Industrial, Institutional Structural, Health Related Pest Control. 3) Category (8) - Public Health Pest Control. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts, bending, crawling and stooping. The person in this position must be able to lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds (23 KG) and carry chemical solutions and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds (18 KG) for extended periods. Occasionally climbs ladders to spray in ceiling or rafters and to prune or trim vegetation. Work is primarily done inside with outside work scheduled as needed. Inside work is in a temperature-controlled environment. In working outside, incumbent is subject to discomfort from long periods in the hot sun, and sometimes chilly or rainy weather. Being exposed to dirt, dust, mud and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts. Personal protective equipment (such as gloves, safety shoes and boots) is provided by the agency. 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:
Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.
- Department:
5026 Pest Controlling - Salary Range:
$27.93 to $32.59 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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