Job opening: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/HAZARDOUS WASTE SPECIALIST
Salary: $59 966 - 77 955 per year
Published at: Jan 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties
Responsible for organizing and coordinating an effective HazMat operation.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures to effectively handle, stage and dispose of HazMat and HazWaste generated.
Acquires authorization of each HazMat used within the Activity Group.
Performs tasks involved in issuing and transferring HazMat items.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
- This position may require travel
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be
required for the position
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- All personnel will share in the responsibility for a sound safety program and are required to comply with
all applicable safety directives. Unsafe conditions are to be promptly reported to the immediate
supervisor
- As required, may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of HazMat/HazWaste handling duties
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes providing HazMat/HazWaste management program duties and coordination; performing inspections and recordkeeping of HazMat/HazWaste inventory, preventing production delays and scheduling conflicts; and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and techniques used in the repair, modification, and overhaul of a variety of items. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OR
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related; which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the production organization and HazMat/HazWaste management methods, procedures, and techniques used in the repair, overhaul, and/or modification of a variety of complex aircraft and commodity items.
2. Knowledge of production policies and how to properly apply them to prevent or alleviate production delays and scheduling conflicts in order to plan for and alleviate material shortages or delays. Ability to read, interpret, and apply applicable reference material, such as supply regulations, manuals, catalogs, records, orders, etc., to accomplish tasks and resolve complex supply problems.
3. Knowledge of governing Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, procedures, instructions, functions, operations, program requirements, and work methods for HazMat and HazWaste.
4. Knowledge of procedures required in procuring HazMat and disposing of HazWaste.
5. Knowledge of the Hazardous Material Management System (EESOH-MIS) and procedures applicable to the control, authorization, securing, dispositioning, disposal and recordkeeping
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Knowledge of safety and health standards, regulations and requirements.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address AF Sustainment Center
3001 Staff Drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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