- THE POSITION
Would you like to protect people, property, and wildlife while learning a new trade The Vector Control Specialist role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers a chance to protect the health and safety of the Fort Indiantown Gap community. This position allows you to work outdoors, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact every day. Join a team that values your dedication and supports your professional growth in a unique and active environment.
Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.- DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports Fort Indiantown Gap by controlling insects, animals, and vegetation that may pose risks to the installation. The work ensures a clean, safe, and healthy environment for personnel and visitors. As a Vector Control Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
- Field Inspections: Conduct on-site reviews to locate pest breeding areas and apply proper treatments
- Pest Control: Install traps, apply pesticides, and use equipment to control or eliminate pest populations
- Sanitation Checks: Examine waste areas and drainage systems to prevent conditions that attract pests
- Vector Collection: Capture and identify insects and animals that may carry diseases
- Equipment Care: Operate and maintain tools and machinery used for pest and weed control
- Herbicide Use: Apply herbicides in locations where non-chemical control is not practical
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Graduation from high school; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a current certificate for Pesticide Applications as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for, industrial, institutional, structural and public health related pest control; or the ability to obtain this certificate within six months of the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
- You must possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension
- You must pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Would you like to protect people, property, and wildlife while learning a new trade The Vector Control Specialist role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers a chance to protect the health and safety of the Fort Indiantown Gap community. This position allows you to work outdoors, solve problems, and make a meaningful impact every day. Join a team that values your dedication and supports your professional growth in a unique and active environment. Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports Fort Indiantown Gap by controlling insects, animals, and vegetation that may pose risks to the installation. The work ensures a clean, safe, and healthy environment for personnel and visitors. As a Vector Control Specialist, you will perform the following duties:Field Inspections: Conduct on-site reviews to locate pest breeding areas and apply proper treatments. Pest Control: Install traps, apply pesticides, and use equipment to control or eliminate pest populations. Sanitation Checks: Examine waste areas and drainage systems to prevent conditions that attract pests. Vector Collection: Capture and identify insects and animals that may carry diseases. Equipment Care: Operate and maintain tools and machinery used for pest and weed control. Herbicide Use: Apply herbicides in locations where non-chemical control is not practical. Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Graduation from high school; or. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements:This position requires possession of a current certificate for Pesticide Applications as issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for, industrial, institutional, structural and public health related pest control; or the ability to obtain this certificate within six months of the date of hire. Additional Requirements:You must possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension. You must pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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