Pesticide Applicator Certification Specialist-Administrative Assistant 1 - Polk Co
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PEST CONTROLLER
Air Mobility Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Illinois
Salary
$24.29 - $28.32
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a pest controller at a military golf course in Illinois, where you'll use safe methods to manage insects, weeds, and other hazards that could harm the grounds.
It's a flexible part-time role with hours varying from 0 to 40 per week, open to the public with preferences for veterans and military spouses.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in applying pesticides and operating related equipment, who values outdoor work and follows safety protocols.
Key Requirements
- Possess and maintain a state pesticide ID card with 'General Standards' certification
- Experience with grass seeds, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides, soil, and sand mixtures
- Skill in pesticide and toxic chemical disposal, including proper use and safety procedures
- Ability to simultaneously manipulate tractor and equipment controls
- Proficiency in operating power and hand applicators for pesticides
- Experience in integrated pest management to control public health hazards, unwanted vegetation, and harmful insects
Full Job Description
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Scott AFB Golf Course. This is a Flexible position, 0-40 hours. Who May Apply: Open to everyone.
Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.
An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/24/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Must possess and maintain a state pesticide ID card with "General Standards" certification.
Must have experience in grass seeds, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, algaecides, soil and sand mixtures. Skill in pesticide and toxic chemical disposal include proper use and safety procedures.
Experience which demonstrates the ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the the same time. Must be able to operate power and hand applicators in applying pesticides.
Major Duties:
Uses suitable integrated pest management control methods to reduce and control hazards to public health, unwanted vegetation and harmful insects that would cause damage to the golf course.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12934889
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