Summary You will serve as a HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER in the Port Operations Program of NB SAN DIEGO. Responsibilities You will investigate all reported oil spills or sheens on water within area of responsibility. You will perform placement and opening/closing of oil boom around ships. You will distribute and recover absorbent pads in the water to recover any floating oil. You will maintain and repair oil spill equipment to include small boats, boat trailers, boom reels, oil boom, and all ancillary machinery. You will deliver or collect hazardous material to and from work sites following regulatory requirements (e.g., labeling, identification, containerization). You will review receipt documentation of hazardous waste for accuracy. Repack, consolidate, or blend hazardous wastes into containers for storage and shipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Assisting with deployment of oil containment boom around moored vessels 2) Assist with oil spill boom maintenance to include replacing bad end connections and repairing rips in the booms 3) Stock all oil spill recovery supplies and 4) Perform preventive maintenance and repair on diesel engines. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education There is no education requirements for this position. Additional Information (Continued): Physical Demands The work requires varying periods of standing, climbing, boarding and de-boarding of trailered or floating craft. Must be able to climb vertical ladders and step over three foot bulkheads on a rocking boat, which requires the use of legs, hands, and arms. Work Environment Incumbent will work outside in all kinds of weather and inside an engine repair facility. Will be subjected outdoors to hot sun, spray, rain, and fog. Will be subjected indoors to hear and noise of an operating diesel engine within the engine compartment. Incumbent will be exposed to the following; industrial dirt, dust, grease, oil, industrial fumes, and airborne particles. Industrial noise generated by operating machinery and equipment with the possibility of hearing loss. Eye hazards will exist in certain operations. Will be exposed to organic growth (such as sea growth, barnacles and shell fish in boat yards, dry-docks, saltwater systems, and other areas exposed to seawater. Will be required to use protective devices, clothing or equipment while exposed to adverse environmental and hazardous work assignments. The incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful and hazardous physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to: fumes, dust, noise, heat, and industrial chemicals including but not limited to fuels, oils, greases and solvents, etc. Drive boats to and from piers; in and around the harbor. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.
