You will serve as a HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. 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.

Duties

You will participate in Environmental Quality Assessments (EQA) as an assistant to the specialist or at times independently and has a role in the spill response team. You will support higher graded employees in the coordination, collection, transport, consolidation, and proper storage of hazardous waste (HW) and materials. You will maintain inventory records, inspection logs, manifests, waste product questionnaire files and laboratory analysis records in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. You will respond to and assist with hazardous waste spills. You will maintain an adequate inventory of all spill supplies, equipment, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in a manner to be ready for an emergency event.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 obtain and maintain a current Washington state driver's license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a proper certification to operate a forklift.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.

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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSTION MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: 1) Assisting in separating, combining and transporting hazardous chemicals and substances; 2) Utilizing safe practices in storing, shipping, and labeling hazardous waste; 3) Operating equipment such as tugs, forklifts, and motor vehicles used to load and transport hazardous waste; 4) Interpreting information in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in order to safely handle chemical substances or products; and 5) Using computers to access databases to develop spreadsheets, perform word processing, and communicate by electronic email. NOTE: THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Kevin Hazelwood
• Phone: (360) 396-6619
• Email: [email protected]