Description:
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.Requirements:
This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is:
WG-07: You must complete a 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operators Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within six months of employment. You must pass the Department of Transportation and biennial refresher HW DOT training. You will be required to obtain and maintain within six months of employment a Government forklift operator's license and a hazmat (H) endorsement on their CDL. You must already possess a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with air brake endorsements. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of the license with your application package in order to receive further consideration for the position.)
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:
WG-07: Ability to do the work of a Hazardous Waste Disposer without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by: 1) Placing hazardous waste in appropriate containers; 2) Assisting with processing hazardous waste for storage and disposal; 3) Inspecting hazardous waste containers, storage locations, and labels; 4) Operating forklift and other container handling equipment, and 5) Performing hazardous waste pick-ups, transportation of hazardous waste, general hazardous waste characterization, and packaging and storage of hazardous waste.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-6900
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.