Hazardous Materials Handler (MVO)

Duties

• Responds to releases of hazardous materials anywhere they occur within the command.
• Moves, unloads, and stores hazardous materials.
• Collects excess hazardous materials and recyclable materials.
• Examines incoming and outgoing shipments of hazardous materials.
• Determine the Personal Protective Equipment needed to handle the hazardous material.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Subject to pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
• Must be able to obtain (Within 6 Months of employment) and retain at own expense a "CLASS "B" Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Position requires the incumbent be a CAIRA responder and, as such, incumbent must be physically able to meet the requirements of the Chemical Accident/Incident Response Assistance (CAIRA) Program.
• Wearing of protective personal equipment during CAIRA exercises and serving as a chemical hotline team member involved in the movement of contaminated and injured personnel from the site of the accident.
• Routinely operates gasoline and diesel powered government-owned or leased vehicles, stake or close body with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds of GCWR.
• Employee vehicles are operated in all types of traffic and weather conditions over public street and highways. Operator must be cognizant of state and federal transportation requirements.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Hazardous Materials Handler (MVO) without more than normal supervision. Which include the ability tosafely handle hazardous materials, assuring materials are moved in accordance with regulations and instructions, and verifying stock numbers on incoming and outgoing materials. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)

• Physical Efforts: Work is performed on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, climbing ladders, and may handle weights in excess of 40 pounds. Hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, side loaders, and other workers are available for assistance with heavier items. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. Handles containerized hazardous materials daily including highly flammable and extremely toxic substances where there exists the possibility of leaks which could cause exposure to the substance.
• Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside areas that are moderately lighted, drafty, and dusty. Warehouse is well ventilated but has neither has air conditioning nor heating. Work is performed both inside and outside, a substantial portion of which is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Worker is subject to burns while working with toxic material and must wear protective clothing of all levels such as rubberized suits, gloves, boots, aprons, and protective masks according to the work performed, due to the presence, both in the atmosphere and on objects handled of various types of hazardous materials. Work is subject to traffic hazards while operating forklifts or driving vehicles. When responding to toxic agent incidents, stringent precautions and safeguards must be taken to prevent severe injury or death due to a spill or release of toxic chemical agents.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Supply Management Career Field position.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.