Pest Controller

Summary/General Description of Responsibilities:

The incumbent pest controller shall inspect, identify, prevent, treat, control or eliminate insects, organisms, rodents and wild or domestic animals to prevent health problems and the destruction of real property, vegetation, and supplies. Ensure that only approved pesticides are used in the execution of pest management.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Keep Supervisor informed of problems and unique situations warranting management notification.
• Maintain the direct scheduled work (DSW) in accordance with the performance work statement.
• Perform the Recurring Work Program (RWP) as scheduled, using the prescribed checklists.
• Access Interim Work Information Management System (IWIMS) to review/update DSW requests and RWP Scheduling.
• Maintain inventory and track on-hand pesticides; submit purchase request when additional pesticides are required.
• Responsible for mixing chemical as needed and utilize best practices when applying pesticides in effort to assist in reducing usage and not exceeding the baseline established by AFPMB.
• Complete pest management surveys as required prior to utilizing chemicals.
• Provide mosquito control throughout the breeding season to keep the mosquito population below the critical levels, upon request from Tinker AFB Public Health (TAFBPH).
• Coordinate all larvacide operations through environmental management.
• Coordinate/act as directed by TAFBPH with issues regarding CDC’s, hospital, and food service facilities.
• Trap and/or remove designated species of wildlife causing nuisance or damage problems using humane techniques.
• Provide annual report of nuisance wildlife control activities.
• Trap and remove feral dogs and cats in coordination with base veterinarian and the PMP.
• Capture animals suspected of being rabid because of inappropriate or aggressive behavior.
• Transport all dead animals on the installation and dispose of them in cooperation with Natural Resources, Security Forces, veterinarian, and public health.
• Maintain log of dead animals removed.
• Remove poisonous snakes from the base. Non-poisonous snakes shall be relocated to areas on base more suitable to their existence.
• Complete agriculture (AG) inspections, removal and disposal of regulated garbage on in-coming overseas flights for AG clearance.
• Provide TAFB personnel with approved self-help pesticides.
• Maintain records of inspections and repairs and recurring maintenance checklists.
• Provide annual review with comments/corrections of TAFB Pest Management Plan (TAFBPMP).
• Follow established safety procedures and utilize safety protective equipment and clothing, to include confined space rescue.
• Ensure proper housekeeping practices are maintained to include shop and worksites.
• Perform other related tasks as directed by Management.

Accountable for:

• Timely, cost effective performance of duties.
• Timely completion and accuracy of all work.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all Alutiiq related matters.
• Adherence to contract requirements in the performance work statement and Alutiiq policies.
• Adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) instruction 4150.7 Pest Management Program, AFI 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program, and Tinker Air Force Base Integrated Pest Management Plan.
• Working closely and harmoniously with fellow workers and supervisors.
• Adherence to all safety and health rules and regulations.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, & Professional Association):

Mandatory:

• Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry Certified Applicators License in application categories (3a) ornamental turf, (5) Aquatic, (6) Right of Way, (7a) General Pest, (7b) Structural Pest, (8) Public Health.
• Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator (NWCO) Permit.
• Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Hunting License.
• Create an account in IPMIS (within 90 days of hire date).
• Received training and obtain the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) approval to handle regulated garbage.
• Current state driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of valid insurance.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary licenses/IDs/certifications.
• Obtain continuing education units (CEU) for annual recertification.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of operating craft equipment.

Preferred:

• Military experience in Entomology.
• Working knowledge of combined pesticide law and rules.
• Ability to efficiently utilize the Air Force Civil Engineer Interim Work Information Management System (IWIMS) computer based program.
• 3 years Pest Management.
• Physical Demands:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and/or walk for long periods at a time, sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to hear and speak. Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Lifts exceeding 50 pounds will be accomplished with two man teams and using appropriate safety equipment to efficiently accomplish the task. The employee must be able to work in confined spaces or at heights of 120 feet (such as in a man lift/boom lift). The employee is occasionally required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays.

This position may currently and/or in the future be required to obtain and retain a favorable National Agency Check (NAC) and/or Personal Clearance (PCL) as required by law or contract. Position requires pre-employment drug screening.