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Hazardous Waste Disposer (Forklift Operator)

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works
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Summary

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: You will serve as a Hazardous Waste Disposer (Forklift Operator) with the Directorate of Public Works at Yakima Training Center, Yakima, Washington.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/23/2025 to 01/28/2025
Salary
$26.32 to - $30.70 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yakima, WA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CHDE252755207943DR
Control number
828528100

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Duties

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  • Collect hazardous waste in preparation for disposal.
  • Maintain Safety Data Sheets to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Operate a forklift used for transporting waste containers/drums.
  • Perform inventory checks on hazardous waste material.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • The position requires initial and annual physical examination.
  • Duties of the position require use of a forklift. Training and certification provided once employee is on the job.
  • This is a Mission Essential position.
  • In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • Incumbent required to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds and use handling equipment or assistance to lift heavier items.
  • Incumbent must wear personal protective gear as directed, including a respirator.
  • Handling of Hazardous Waste Certifications/training is provided after selection.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) Hazardous Waste Disposer (Forklift Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. I can process hazardous waste/material in accordance with applicable environmental regulations/guidelines, to include ensuring that hazardous waste/material are labeled/packaged properly for storage/transportation. - 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 Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
  • Physical Effort- Work regularly requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing and working in uncomfortable positions in the storage area and at waste/spill sites. Lifts and moves items weighing up to 50 pounds and uses handling equipment or assistance to lift heavier items.
  • Working Conditions- Works indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. Is exposed to the possibility of asphyxiation and chemical burns from toxic fumes and spills of waste materials. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, broken bones, sprains, falls, etc. during on-site work and inspections or when loading or unloading vehicle. Must wear personal protective gear as directed, including a respirator. Work is dirty, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is exposed to all types of traffic where there is possibility of serious accidents.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized.
  • Credit for Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave accrual rate may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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