Pest Controller

About the role

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 – Environmental Management Service (EMS). The position reports directly to the Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer – Environmental Management Service (EMS). The primary purpose is to prevent and control the entrance of pests and predators and eradicate infestations within all facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and carry out a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management Program
• Review and act upon complaints received; document treatments; develop treatment schedules; select proper materials and equipment
• Select, mix, and apply restricted and general use pesticides necessary for treatment
• Conduct inspections in interior and exterior environments including domiciliary residences, patient rooms, administrative and medical offices, food service areas, storage and warehouse areas, and Medical Center grounds
• Develop survey and treatment schedules; select materials and equipment to apply insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, germicides, etc.
• Interpret building plans and blueprints to locate and avoid structural supports, electrical wiring, ventilation ducts, etc. when planning applications within walls, ceilings, or floors
• Collect and identify common pests (ants, flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, rodents, single-vertebrae mammals, birds) and seasonal pests (mites, fleas, ticks, lawn/garden pests, termites)
• Utilize suitable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control methods to reduce and control hazards to public health, stored products, structures, and vegetation
• Select, mix, and apply restricted and general use pesticides to control a wide variety of insect, vertebrate, and plant pests including those not commonly recognized and often hard to find
• Locate and identify pests in stored products
• Determine appropriate pesticide toxicity, chemical solutions, baits, physical characteristics, lifecycles, and feeding habits associated with a wide variety of pests; plan and carry out appropriate pest control measures
• Perform other assigned duties

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (10/29/2026). A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to do the work. Evidence of knowledge, skills, and abilities must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Screen-out element: Qualifications are first evaluated against a prescribed screen-out element (usually question 1 in the online questionnaire). Applicants who meet the minimal acceptable qualification are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated.

Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work builds critical competencies and can provide valuable training that translates directly to paid employment. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, receives credit. A full year of work is considered 35–40 hours per week; part-time experience is credited based on time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants must clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• May lift and handle materials weighing over 50 pounds and carry chemical solutions weighing up to 40 pounds for extended periods
• May work in cramped and uncomfortable positions; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in uncomfortable conditions
• May move furniture, equipment, etc. as part of the treatment process
• Assignments may be indoors or outdoors; may encounter heat, cold, dust, dirt, mud, unpleasant odors
• May be exposed to areas with minimal ventilation and/or limited access
• Required to wear necessary safety equipment (respirators, gloves, and other personal protective devices) while completing and preparing all applications
• May need to respond and/or be on-call 24 hours a day for emergencies to prevent loss in service and/or delay in patient care

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Position Description Title/PD#: Pest Controller / PD50291A. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.