Summary This position is under the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, Environmental Management Service. Primary function of the incumbent is to perform a sequence of tasks that results in a clean, safe and sanitary environment for visitors, patients, and employees throughout the facility. Staff assigned to this position will be assigned to the safe removal and containment of bio-hazardous waste and pickup, bundling, and movement of all recyclable materials throughout all areas of the facility. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for the movement and safe transport of various @types of bio-hazardous and medical wastes collections from facility services Incumbent must be able to effectively wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling any @type of waste Ensure that all bio-hazardous and medical waste are placed into appropriate containers and made ready for pickup by contractor prior to end of shift Must transport bio-hazardous and medical waste in approved containers using the double-bag process Signs all manifests for bio-hazardous/medical wastes, compactor and sharps pick up provided through contract services and delivers copies to Environmental Management Service, immediate Supervisor, Work Leader, or administrative personnel for proper documentation and receipt of service Train staff when required on the handling of bio-hazardous and medical waste Inspect containers daily to ensure they are cleaned with approved germicidal/disinfectant and are not compromised prior to transport and replacement in soiled utility rooms Ensuring bio-hazardous containment area is cleaned daily and that all containers are secured properly by end of shift Reports to immediate supervisor any and all deficiencies in actual work area for immediate correction and /or placement of electronic work order Install/replace sharps containers when and where required throughout facility Assist service leadership with identifying required signage for areas which hold bio-hazardous and medical wastes Assist as needed with the exchange of sharps and regulated wastes containers to ensure compliance to regulations and standards Must complete and maintain any Regulated Medical Waste training required by the service Works daily with hydraulic cardboard baler Works closely with the GEMS Coordinator on initiatives and ways of enhancing the Recycling Program Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0700-1530 PST Position Description Title/PD#: Hazardous Waste Disposer/PD115350 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Inspect Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Position requires continuous walking, stooping, bending, pushing, and lifting (up to 80+ lbs.). Incumbent may be required to us hand trucks and dollies. Other works will be available for assistance as needed. Incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for the majority of the shift, and must be able to bend, kneel, squat, lift, reach, push, pull, and climb ladders. Incumbent will be required to push carts throughout the facility. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
