HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSER in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION (Code C106.3) of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF.

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: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision To qualify for the WG-6: My experience includes performing tasks such as: the identification, collection, consolidation, containerization, transportation, storage, shipment and recordkeeping of a shipyard's generated solid and hazardous waste such as acids, caustics, paints, solvents, and a variety of other chemicals under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

To qualify for the WG-5: My experience includes performing tasks such as: the initial screening of hazardous waste for compatibility with container, color, turbidity, or other waste characteristics under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

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 assist in the collection, consolidation, containerization, transportation, storage, shipment and recordkeeping of the ship force's and contractor's generated solid and hazardous waste
• You will assist in the inspections of solid and hazardous waste containers for structural integrity and proper identification and markings.
• You will assist more senior level disposers and specialists in preparing waste for transportation.
• You will assist disposers or specialists in inspections of solid waste material for potential recycling/reclamation.
• You will operate motor vehicles, forklifts, and other equipment and perform routine maintenance and safety operational checks at specified.
• You will assist in the collection of samples for testing to determine applicable environmental hazard identification number(s) or characteristics prior to disposal utilizing proper sampling protocols.
• You will comply with established safety, fire and other regulations, utilize proper personnel protective equipment, and correct or bring to the supervisor's attention all unsafe conditions.
• You will complete inventory and inspection forms and logs on stored materials and assist in cleaning and decontaminating transportation and handling equipment used to move solid and hazardous wastes.