Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will inspect regulated waste containers at the pickup site for structural integrity, accumulation dates, proper identification markings, and transportability. You will inspect contents of regulated waste containers to ensure compliance with regulations, installation management plans, and permits. You will transfer wastes from one container to another or lab pack as required due to deteriorated containers or incompatible wastes. You will prepare and submit all required paperwork, review and track all waste shipping paperwork including 1348s, manifests, and Land Disposal Restriction Forms to ensure timely receipt and regulated installs. You will perform weekly regulated inspections of the HWSF and any associated storage sites and maintain files of internal inspections complying with regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Demonstrated understanding of hazardous material properties, chemical compatibility, and waste stream characterization protocols.2) Solid working knowledge of and state/local environmental regulations regarding the storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.3) Inspecting, documenting, labeling, and packing hazardous waste for transport.4) Apply knowledge by provide information of hazardous materials properties to the Installation Environmental Program Director (IEPD).5) Operating varied automotive, materials handling equipment including a forklift operator license. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Several vacancies may be filled. PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and ladders, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Will use hand-trucks and other @type of material handling equipment to move, load, and unload large drums and various size containers from trucks and environmental areas. Work involves recurring lifting or moving of moderately heavy items such as DOT 55-gallon and 80-gallon drums, triwalls, boxes, or large awkward size containers, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds. Required to wear personal protective equipment and material handling equipment that requires physical stamina to work in a heat stressed environment. Must be able to pass annual health physical and an annual respirator fit test. Work may require travel beyond local work locations. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work involves moderates risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., work around moving parts, carts, or machines,; exposure to irritant chemicals such as toxic substances, fumes, infectious materials, and contaminated water; work out in high heat, high humidity, cold and inclement weather, and contaminated water. Employees required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, Tyvek suits, steel-toed shoes, goggles, gloves, respirators, and/ or face shields. Work is performed in field or office. 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. 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. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
