Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position performs inspections on installation facilities to determine the extent to which asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials exist and the processes, procedures, techniques, and methods for removal or encapsulation to ensure compliance with the statutory/regulatory mandate.

Duties

Review and interpret written technical material to determine overall inspection needs and quality checkpoints. Install, maintain, repair, and operate the Negative Air Filtration system (NAF). Set up facilities and industrial systems for asbestos removal in accordance with regulations. Collect samples of potentially hazardous materials for testing e.g. asbestos, lead based paint, mold. Assess facilities with widely varying structural characteristics and determine methods for asbestos abatement.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing.
• This position is a mission essential position.
• This position requires you to possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• This position requires attendance and certification in various EPA certification courses, Asbestos Abatement Worker or Supervisor /Contractor certification. Must complete an accredited Lead Worker class within 180 days of assignment.
• Employee must be able to pass an Asbestos Physical administered by Occupational Health Clinic, possess a current medical health card for Respiratory Protection Program, and have a current respirator fit test.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Abatement Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks identifying potentially hazardous conditions related to the control of asbestos fibers, and use a variety of construction tools, insulating materials, application methods, and pattern preparation with some knowledge in waste identification techniques and safe processing and packaging procedures. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsMeasurement and LayoutTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires frequent climbing, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stretching, and walking. Some of the work is performed from ladders and scaffolds, which require overhead work in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions and frequent climbing. Arm movement is considerable when nailing, scraping, removing, repairing, or replacing encapsulating materials. There is frequent lifting and carrying of items that weigh 50-100 pounds using a two-man lift. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is usually performed inside under well-lighted conditions or outside during good weather conditions. Workers may occasionally be exposed to relatively low and high temperatures extremes, dust, dirt, grease, moisture, and cramped quarters. Work exposes the worker to floor surfaces that are wet and slippery. Subject to falls, cuts, burns, bruises, broken bones, and other serious injury. The removal and installation of insulating materials frequently create airborne particles, which require the wearing of respirators, and protective clothing and equipment, which may be restrictive and uncomfortable. Subject to emergency callback work after normal duty hours and scheduled overtime requirements, which are compensated for by premium pay.

Contacts

• Address GL-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk