Pest Controller

The incumbent is the Pest Controller at The South Texas VA Medical Center and is organizationally assigned to the Environmental Management Service. Incumbent is responsible for implementing and carrying out a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to: -Plans work required, reviews and acts upon complaints received; documents treatment provided, develops treatment schedules, and selects proper materials and equipment for treatment. -Selects, mixes, and applies restricted and general use pesticides necessary for treatment. -Complete required reports and necessary records to meet all regulatory agency requirements using automated computer systems and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows or other government programs developed or in use for this purpose. -Follows all Federal, State, Local and Medical Center directives that are pertinent to an effective Integrated Pest Management Program. -Maintains a professional relationship with Pest Management officials such as Federal, State, Local and consulting entomologists in areas of program development or special program needs. -Works independently with minimal supervision and shall monitor contractor quality control and compliance when applicable. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m., includes weekends at the needs of the service and rotating holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Controller/PD01178A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 identification 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.