HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER in the Port Operations Program of NB SAN DIEGO.

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: 1) Assisting with deployment of oil containment boom around moored vessels 2) Assist with oil spill boom maintenance to include replacing bad end connections and repairing rips in the booms 3) Stock all oil spill recovery supplies and 4) Perform preventive maintenance and repair on diesel engines.

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. Major Duties:

• You will investigate all reported oil spills or sheens on water within area of responsibility.
• You will perform placement and opening/closing of oil boom around ships.
• You will distribute and recover absorbent pads in the water to recover any floating oil.
• You will maintain and repair oil spill equipment to include small boats, boat trailers, boom reels, oil boom, and all ancillary machinery.
• You will deliver or collect hazardous material to and from work sites following regulatory requirements (e.g., labeling, identification, containerization).
• You will review receipt documentation of hazardous waste for accuracy.
• Repack, consolidate, or blend hazardous wastes into containers for storage and shipment.