Vector Control Technician (FN)
The Vector Control Technician will be based at one of three Amentum sites in Iraq and serve the Operations and Maintenance Support Services (OMSS) contract in support of the U.S. Department of State. This position will be responsible for taking ownership of all site vector and pest control services and will report to the Vector Control Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
DUTIES:
- Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
- Comply with all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements and goals. Provide information and materials to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
- Perform pest and vector control services as required for controlling small rodents, insects, termites, and other animals deemed to be a problem within the environment of the Site.
- Perform pest and vector control services as required for controlling pests immediately outside the Site if these pests are impacting operations within the Site or U.S. government (USG) staff stationed immediately outside the Site.
- Responsible for the application of chemical solution and/or powders or toxic gases and the placing of mechanical traps to kill pests that infest rooms, work areas, buildings and surrounding areas.
- Responsible for the placement of poisonous paste or bait and mechanical traps where pests are present.
- Responsible for the cleaning of areas that harbor pests using rakes, brooms, shovels, and mops.
- Responsible for scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
- Report any problems or lack of compliance with Statement of Work (SOW) to the Pest Control Site Supervisor.
- Maintain effective, timely and respectful communication and interaction with other employees, managers, and support other organizations.
- Perform other administrative tasks including ordering material, inventorying, and scheduling work.
- Collect, analyze, and summarize data for report preparation and submits written reports.
- Take initiative to analyze a situation and to make frequent technical decisions based on specifications, safety and electrical codes.
- Evaluate operational effectiveness and develop/maintain effective operational control mechanisms.
- Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.
REQUIRED:
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Minimum Acceptable Experience Level:
- Two (2) years’ general vector and pest control experience.
- One (1) years’ experience in an overseas setting.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles and processes involved in supporting contract responsibilities at an overseas facility.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity with an international perspective.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to become an active and functioning member of a team.
- Ability to be innovative and be an agent for change.
- Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
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Education: A high school diploma or GED.
- Passport, Licenses and Certifications:
- As part of pre-contingency requirements, by the time the visa process starts, candidates must possess a valid passport with a minimum of 18 months remaining to expiration date with 8 blank pages.
- Valid drivers’ license
- Completion of an Apprentice program or other training leading to a license in pest and vector control is required.
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Security Vetting: Already possess a US Government issued security clearance or Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) or be able to obtain a favorable MRPT certification or US Government clearance prior to being hired is required for the position. Must maintain eligibility at the required certification or clearance level for the duration of the contract.
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Language Skills: Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and to adhere and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
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Medical: Successfully complete and pass the medical and dental examinations as required by Amentum and our customer for deployment to Iraq. Must maintain physical and dental requirements for duration of deployment.
DESIRED:
- Training and experience with SHEM and OSHA vector and pest control agents is highly desirable.
- Previous out of home country experience and previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions are a plus.
- Relevant overseas vector and pest control experience
- Experience working with Amentum .
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS:
This position may be located in a war zone, in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120- 130 degrees Fahrenheit/50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment, as well as willing and able to deploy to Iraq for extended periods. Work schedules are a minimum of 6 days per week and 10 hours per day, while some jobs have higher daily and weekly minimums. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.
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