Hiring: Entomologist Company: DLA Careers Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:39:50 Target Skills & Keywords : Pest, Program Management About the job Required Skills: •Serves as the DLA Pest Management Program Manager , acting as the agency's point of contact (POC) and technical authority on all matters related to integrated pest management (IPM), medical entomology, and Force Health Protection (FHP). •Provides comprehensive program oversight, develops long-range strategic plans, and advises Agency Senior Leaders on IPM methods to prevent critical economic and health losses. •Serves as the certifying official for all DoD Pesticide Applicator Certifications held by the DLA workforce. Represents the Agency as a voting member of the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB). •Conducts in-depth investigations and special studies (e.g., population evaluations, contractual evaluations) to resolve issues not susceptible to standard methods. •Develops plans to prevent and control medical and economic issues caused by pests, disease vectors, and Invasive Alien Species (IAS). •Develops and disseminates technical guidance, communication materials, and operational guidelines for novel situations. •Monitors DLA installation compliance with all DoD, Federal (e.g., EPA), and international regulations, coordinating with other government agencies on shared FHP initiatives and providing expert assistance to local medical authorities and commands. •Serves as the budget officer for DLA’s Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Office including the management of the Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Operating Budget (AOB) for Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) and Appropriated funds as required. Qualifications: •Must be a U.S. citizen •Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access •Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. •Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt •Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. •Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. •To qualify for an Entomologist Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!