Air Force AFSC · Engineering
3E4X3 Pest Management
Overview
A Pest Management Specialist controls and prevents infestations of insects, rodents, and birds on Air Force bases. This specialist addresses pests that can carry infectious diseases and repels birds from airfields to support safe takeoffs and landings.
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Skill levels: 3E413 helper · 3E433 apprentice · 3E453 journeyman · 3E473 craftsman
Core Skills
- environmental risk assessment
- public health surveillance support
- data collection and reporting
- use of checklists and standard operating procedures
- incident response coordination
- hazard communication and reporting
- regulatory and policy compliance
- logistics and route planning
- technical report writing
- independent field operations
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Facilities Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Pesticide Applicator License
Also Common
- Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE)
- Board Certified Entomologist (BCE), Medical and Veterinary Entomology
- Certified Environmental Health Specialist (REHS/CEHS)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
What the Work Involves
- Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Related Occupations
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Environmental Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3E4X3. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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