You will perform a variety of specialized assignments including making determinations based on reference sources and other known information regarding the treatment, stabilization, neutralization, separation, and preparation of hazardous wastes for shipment and disposal at the Orlando VA Medical in the EMS Section under the supervision of an EMS Supervisor.

Duties

Major Duties: Blend, combine, and/or re-containerize hazardous waste and prepare processed and non-processed hazardous waste for storage and disposal Use equipment such as cold vaporization units and distillation equipment to process hazardous wastes such as acids, caustics, chromium, and cyanide substances May be required to support environmental and/or engineering personnel in the development of new or specialized processing procedures Correct incomplete or improper labels and ensure hazardous wastes are properly stored Responsible for determining the sequence of work operations and methods to be used in processing and storing hazardous wastes for disposal Make independent decisions regarding the identification, treatment, packaging, containment, and preparation for shipment of hazardous wastes in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and agency requirements Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Hazardous Waste Disposer/PD675-07257-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/17/2024. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)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: Incumbent will perform work that requires kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing, and standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Incumbent will use hand-trucks and other types of material handling equipment to move, load, and unload large drums and various size containers from trucks and containment areas. Incumbent will frequently lift, move, carry, and load items and equipment that weigh up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). They are sometimes required to lift and move items weighing in excess of 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with the help of weight handling equipment and/or with the assistance of other workers.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Caitlin Sprayberry
• Phone: 901-633-8005
• Email: [email protected]