Job opening: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/HAZARDOUS WASTE SPECIALIST
Salary: $49 025 - 77 955 per year
Published at: Aug 28 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform Hazardous Material (HazMat) / Hazardous Waste (HazWaste) Management Program duties and coordination to include performs inventory inspections and recording keeping to insure compliance with regulations.
Duties
Responsible for organizing and coordinating an effective HazMart operation.
Ensures compliance with policies and procedures to effectively handle, stage and dispose of HazMat and HazWaste generated.
Coordinates 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.
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
- 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
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- This position may require travel.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
- All personnel will share in the responsibility for a sound safety program and are required to comply with all applicable safety directives.
- As required, may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of HazMat/HazWaste handling duties.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be
required for the position.
Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Position. 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 GS-07: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing HazMat/HazWaste program duties and coordination; performing inspections and recordkeeping of HazMat/HazWaste inventory; preventing production delays and scheduling conflicts; and ensuring compliance with local HazMat/HazWaste policies and procedures, Air Force Instructions, and State and Federal laws.
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:
Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR
Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, education must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
OR
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-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing HazMat/HazWaste management program duties; inventory/recordkeeping; preventing production delays; and ensuring compliance with policies. Providing care of HazMat/HazWaste items to include handling, storage, securing, and applying preservation techniques to protect from deterioration or damage. Maintaining and distributing operating instruction in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, Air Force Instructions, State and Federal laws. Serving as a liaison to the certifying officials over all HazMat/Chemical requests. Maintaining and auditing inventory concerning all transferred/issuing items to maintain environmental compliance and production requirements.
OR
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
OR
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. 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
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS (GS-09): 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: 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
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee works in an office or HazMart setting, but may be required to regularly visit production areas, which involve moderate risks, discomfort, and require safety precautions. Visits to industrial areas take place in all weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to strong odors, fumes from paint, fuels, or chemicals used in the work processes. Regular use of safety equipment is an occupational requirement.
DEVELOPMENTAL POSTIION: This position is a developmental (GS-07, Target GS-9) position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-07). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
"This position may be subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA go to: Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) - OPM.gov
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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