You will serve as a Hazardous Waste Disposer (Fork Lift Operator) in the Production Resources Department (Code 099) of PSNS and IMF.

Duties

You will identify, collect, package, transport and store hazardous materials, and waste, and perform fluid pumping operations to transfer hazardous liquids for proper disposal. You will operate waste storage areas and disposal facilities, and numerous hazardous waste accumulation sites through the Shipyard and its tenant activities. You will assist in the operation of the industrial wastewater pre-treatment facilities including computer operation, pumping facilities, tanks, piping, filters, demineralizers, and chemical handling and storage. You will review and determine whether containers are Department of Transportation (DOT) approved and reject items not meeting this requirement. You will provide DOT hazardous material identification and labeling for shipment and ensure all material and wastes removed are properly containerized, labeled, and documented in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. You will operate trucks, vans and flatbeds (up to 66,000 GVW) for transporting hazardous waste and material. You will operate Class 4 forklift trucks for loading, unloading, staging, and storing material (6,000 lbs.). You will perform periodic inspections of hazardous material storage areas, conducts periodic inventories, operates the bulk waste storage area, plans and coordinates movement of roll-off boxes (dumpsters) through Shipyard work sites. You will ensure that all records, reports and documentation are complete, accurate and available for review, including those required for record keeping and reporting.

Requirements

• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid Forklift license.
• 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
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• 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 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 wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• 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 obtain and maintain a current valid Forklift license.

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 POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. 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 PSNS and IMF 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]