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HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER

Department of Defense

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naval air station jacksonville, FL
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Job Description

Duties

  • You will identify, collect, process, consolidate, and/or separating hazardous waste in preparation for disposal.
  • You will select, order, receive, inspect, and stage containers using knowledge of specialized storage containers for production and facilities needed to hold, store, transfer, or transport hazardous waste.
  • You will complete incoming and outgoing hazardous waste shipments and placement of materials and provide records to work lead to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements, and space allocations.
  • You will perform hazardous waste handling methods to remain in compliance with EPA, Federal, State, Local, safety, fire, other regulations and instructions.
  • You will perform safety and operational checks on hazardous waste handling equipment such as forklifts, trailers, utility vehicles, straps, pallets, and compactors.


Requirements

Conditions of employment
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
  • This position requires exposure to high noise levels.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
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) Utilizing experience in the Safe Handling of Hazardous Waste by safely maneuvering heavy, hazardous waste loads using forklifts, drum dollies, and pallet jacks. 2) Incorporating knowledge of Hazardous Waste Segregation by identifying and separating incompatible hazardous waste (e.g., flammables, corrosives, oxidizers) to prevent chemical reactions. 3) Demonstrating Proficiency with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) by reading, interpreting, and applying the technical instructions found in an SDS to determine proper handling, storage, and emergency response procedures for hazardous waste. 4) Selecting, inspecting, and utilizing specialized Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators and chemical suits, during hazardous waste operations. 5) Adhering to Work Practices for Regulatory Compliance by maintaining clean, organized workspaces and ensuring accurate labeling and record-keeping in accordance with environmental regulations (e.g., EPA, RCRA). 6) Demonstrating the Ability to Follow Strict Technical Specifications by strictly adhering to written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and oral instructions without deviation, ensuring safety and compliance when managing hazardous waste.

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:

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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:

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:

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.
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