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Position Title
Pest Control Worker
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1547-HAVO-24-12472922-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, August 5, 2024 to Monday, August 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the WG-5026-7 Pest Control Worker TERM positions with the National Park Service, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application may be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow the instructions for each question. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE MAY BE LOWERED. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications for WG-5026-7 Pest Control Worker (Screen-Out): (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Pest Control Worker, WG-5026-07 position Competency ID 1166 - Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. (limit characters)
Quality Ranking Factors: A job-related knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) or competency that could be expected to significantly enhance performance in a position, but that, unlike a selective factor, is not essential for satisfactory performance. QRF's are identified through the job analysis process as factors that could be expected to distinguish the best qualified applicants. QRF's are typically assigned a higher factor weight. (limit characters)
2. This position works extensively in and around helicopters. Please indicate if you have a certificate of training or an equivalency of at least six months of experience working with and around helicopters in conducting helicopter operations to deploy and retrieve personnel, material, and equipment to and/or from remote natural areas. (limit characters)
3. This position works extensively with chainsaws to buck invasive plant species and fell hazardous trees. Please indicate if you have a certificate of training of basic sawyer operation or 6 months of experience indicating ability to operate a chainsaw without additional need for training. (limit characters)
Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic (Job Element 25-E / Competency 1180) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Apply specified chemical and manual techniques for control of target invasive plants, plant diseases and pest invertebrates. (limit characters)
5. Locate, recognize, and prevention of common invasive plants, pest invertebrates, and small vertebrates following standard methods. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Use and apply pesticides using specific product label instructions. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Use procedural handbooks and instructional guides to adhere to legally mandated requirements and to avoid misapplications which can present hazards to human health and environment. (limit characters)
Use of Measuring Instruments (Job Element 60 / Competency 1186) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Weigh, measure, and mix pesticide emulsions and baits in accordance with directions and safety procedures and perform arithmetic calculations to determine rate, use, and quantity of pesticides. (limit characters)
9. Use mobile data collection devices, GPS units and GIS to map and track invasive species infestations and treatments, following established procedures. (limit characters)
10. Follow prescriptions for mixing and applying restricted and general use pesticides. (limit characters)
11. Calculate treatment areas and amounts of pesticide required for treatment areas. (limit characters)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints (Job Element 75-B / Competency 1196) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Follow instructions and procedures from manuals, written, or oral instructions to adjust equipment, mix, apply, and dispose of pesticides. (limit characters)
13. Enter data on computer and mobile application spreadsheets, forms and databases. (limit characters)
14. Collect data in the field such as number of plants treated, species or area treated, the amount of area infested, amount of chemical applied in the field, number of worker days required to treat a species or area. (limit characters)
15. Work closely with a higher graded pest controller to follow prescribed schedules, work procedures, and safety practices. (limit characters)
16. Interpret and follow work plans, surveys and treatment schedules for pest control. (limit characters)
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (Job Element 81 / Competency 1207) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
17. Use chainsaws, weed eaters, and power tools to control invasive species. (limit characters)
18. Use small pumps and sprayers to apply pesticides. (limit characters)
19. Use wrenches, pliers, screw drivers and similar hand tools to perform operator maintenance on equipment. (limit characters)
20. Use common power tools such as electric drills, saws, and drivers when surveying for infestations, preparing for pesticide applications or performing field maintenance on equipment. (limit characters)
21. Change nozzles, valves, and hoses; adjust and calibrate nozzle settings, and lubricate motors, pumps, and agitators. (limit characters)
Knowledge of Materials (Job Element 82-A / Competency 1212) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
22. Applies knowledge of the characteristics, purposes, and restrictions of commonly used insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, and fungicides to field work. (limit characters)
23. Applies knowledge of physical characteristics, life cycles and growing habits of a wide variety of invasive plants to inform pest control practices in the field. (limit characters)
24. Applies knowledge of general physical characteristics, habits, harborages, of the more common invasive plants and small animal pests (wasps, little fire ants, coqui frogs, etc.) to inform pest control practices in the field. (limit characters)
25. Follows procedures for chemical and pesticide disposal, including the proper use of safety procedures. (limit characters)
Dexterity and Safety (Job Element 86 / Competency 1214) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
26. Apply federal and state laws and requirements for the proper use, storage and disposal of chemicals. (limit characters)
27. Select and use appropriate PPE when treating pests in natural areas, including respirators, full Tyvek suits, goggles, gloves, and shin guards. (limit characters)
28. Work safely inside and around helicopters for transport of crew and cargo, and other aviation applications for natural resource management. (limit characters)
29. Safely work and camp in a remote backcountry setting. (limit characters)
30. Apply principles of operational leadership to safely conduct fieldwork in outdoor settings. (limit characters)