Vector Control Specialist

Start a rewarding career as a Vector Control Specialist for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. This important role supports the mission of Fort Indiantown Gap by reducing pest risks across our facility. You will contribute to a cleaner, safer environment for staff and visitors. Be part of a team that works with purpose and pride.

This role centers on detecting, controlling, and reducing pests that may affect facilities, personnel, or operations. It involves field inspections, safe pesticide use, and hands-on work with specialized tools and equipment. As a Vector Control Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Pest Inspection: Conduct field inspections to locate breeding areas, nesting sites, and signs of infestation
• Pesticide Application: Apply pesticides and install traps or equipment to control or eliminate pests
• Sanitation Review: Inspect disposal sites and drainage systems to help reduce conditions that attract pests
• Vector Collection: Collect and identify insect and animal vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, snakes, and raccoons
• Safe Handling: Maintain secure storage and disposal practices for pesticides and related materials
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain equipment used to manage insects, weeds, and other pests

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-hour work 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in 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 be in possession of 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.