The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Machinist (WS-5206-09) to join the team at the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX! In this position you would exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers in accomplishing trades and labor work, pest control operations while adhering to the Base pest management plan.
This is a full-time federal position that offers a rewarding and exciting career with exceptional pay and benefits! This position is being filled using direct hiring authorities and can close at any time. Apply Now!
Hourly Wage Range: $35.39 - 41.94
AIR FORCE CIVILIAN SERVICE BENEFITS
Time Off
- 11 Federal Holidays
- 13 Sick Leave days
Vacation Time
- Based upon length of employment... Starts at 13 days and earn up to 26 days.
Insurance
- No Waiting Period to qualify for health insurance for you and your family.
Retirement
- Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered systems which contains a Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401(K).
QUALIFICATIONS
- US Citizenship is required
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Shift work and/or overtime may be required.
- The selection and use of all EPA restricted use pesticides must be by or under the direct supervision of a certified pesticide applicator or by specially trained uncertified personnel under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Must attend technical training and be certified to apply pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides and fully meet the recertification requirements.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
- The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,").
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages workers, equipment, facilities, and materials on a daily or by project basis to control insect, domestic animals, wildlife, and vegetative pest pulsation's that damage property, materials, structures, grounds, and plant life, and cause injury, disease, or nuisance to humans and pets' health and safety.
- Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.
- Assigns work to individuals/teams and provides troubleshooting inspections of assigned facilities, grounds, drainage ditches, and marsh and water areas for pest infestation.
- Participates with employees in the development of performance plans and recommends them to supervisors. Advises employees of performance expectations and explains new work techniques, as required.
- Locates and identifies a wide variety of pests, including those not commonly recognized and hard to find. Surveys all structures for wood destroying pests. Surveys in and around structures for rodents.
- Independently uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control pests and wildlife in and around residences, offices, food service areas, storage areas, aquatic areas, lawns, trees, and shrubs.
- Selects and mixes pesticides. Calculates rates, quantities, and strengths of pesticides or uses selected formulas involving area, volume, and diluent measurements to compute proper pesticide applications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's)
- Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s) supervised and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.
- Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of hand and power tools, equipment, and precision measuring and /or test equipment common to trades supervised.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
