This position is located at the Jack C. Montgomery VA, Muskogee, Oklahoma in Environmental Management Service. The primary function of the Laborer is to perform recycling, segregation, collection, and disposal of medical and solid waste streams. Incumbent must have specialized knowledge of regulations, including handling, storing, and shipping of regulated medical waste streams.

Duties

Major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the entire job assigned to them with minimal instruction or supervisory input. Move equipment less than 100 lbs to other areas of the hospital. Deliver equipment and/or supplies to other facilities in the Healthcare System. Assist department with task outside of normal day to day task. Collection, segregation, recycling, and disposal of solid and medical waste throughout the hospital. Incumbent will be required to separate, stack, carry, and load/unload materials and supplies. Operate a Forklift. Most of the work required for this position involves twisting, climbing, crawling, lifting, bending, crouching, leaning, stretching, sitting, standing, stooping, and carrying. This position requires the incumbent to push and lift weights up to 80-lbs and, occasionally, items weighing more than 100-lbs. He/ She must have general knowledge and skills of OSHA Safety guidelines pertaining to the safe operation of equipment. He/ She will gather cardboard, solid waste, medical waste and pallets from various locations within the medical center. He/ She will be assigned to bailing and palatalizing cardboard bails, assisting in the packaging and labeling of medical waste. Duties include the collection, segregation, recycling, and disposal of solid and medical waste throughout the hospital. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD109460 Physical Requirements: This position requires the incumbent to push and lift weights up to 80-lbs and, occasionally, items weighing more than 100-lbs. These items will be lifted with the assistance from other co-workers. Most of the work required for this position involves twisting, climbing, crawling, lifting, bending, crouching, leaning, stretching, sitting, standing, stooping, and carrying. Safety equipment is available and will be issued to the incumbent in order to minimize the possibility of injury. A majority of the incumbent's work-related duties will be performed outside. The employee is subject to environmental discomforts including heat, rain, cold, mud, wind, dirt, and dust. The incumbents work is performed in areas where pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers have been applied. He/ She may be exposed to unpleasant odors and discarded bio waste including blood and human body parts. Personal protective equipment and safety equipment is available for the incumbent. Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• 5 CFR 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Dexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jack C Montgomery VA Medical Center 1011 Honor Heights Drive Muskogee, OK 74401 US
• Name: Edith Doshier
• Phone: 9015238990 X3159
• Email: [email protected]