HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

Full Job Description

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism.

We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-07 (GS-09) grade level that was in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled.

Such specialized experience includes operating a fully comprehensive hazardous materials intervention, prevention and control program; carrying out extensive contingency plans for containment and evacuation; and/or conducting prevention training designed to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from CBRNE and WMD incidents.

Applicants must also possess Hazardous Materials Technician certification accredited by either the National Board on Fire Service Professionals Qualifications (NBFSPQ) OR the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) AND be able to display and apply knowledge and training from the certification.

NOTE: EVIDENCE OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUPPORTED BY DETAILED DOCUMENTATION OF DUTIES PERFORMED IN POSITIONS HELD.

PLEASE PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION ON YOUR RESUME AND NARRATIVE RESPONSES TO THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Major Duties:

This position is located within the USCP, Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, Operational Services Bureau, Hazardous Incident Response Division, Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT).

The role of HMRT is to ensure continuation and continuity of the nation's government operations along with the safety and welfare of individuals in and around the US Capitol Complex through a fully operational and comprehensive Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Incident Response Program.

HMRT responds to releases of hazardous materials to take aggressive action to stop or control the release through the use of specialized protective clothing and control equipment.

At the full performance level at the grade CP-08, duties include the following: --Technicians will respond to the presence or potential release of chemical and biological hazardous materials to control the release.

Technicians will be trained and equipped to assist with the identification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials.

--Technicians will perform hazard and risk assessments and conduct a complete incident analysis to identify materials involved.

Technicians are prepared to conduct offensive-control actions to include hot-zone entry for reconnaissance, stabilization, and product confinement.

--Technicians will establish on-scene control procedures and employ hazardous materials response procedures and equipment.

They will implement and apply methods, techniques and abatement to control or eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from chemical, biological, radiological or weapons of mass destruction incidents.

They will take action necessary to control the risk and secure the scene appropriately.

--Technicians will utilize surveillance and monitoring techniques related to hazardous control and loss minimization including isolation, guarding, decontamination and use of personal protective equipment.

They will collect samples and evidence of contaminated substances for further analysis and investigation.

--Technicians will participate in rescue operations and provide emergency medical treatment to individuals exposed to hazardous substance releases within the scope of certification and training.

They will work and function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System to assess risk and to develop an incident action plan.

--Technicians will participate in providing training, and in developing, implementing and planning logistical functions of the Response Team.

They will work within the Congressional Complex and conduct full-scale customized response exercises.