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This National Guard position is for a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D0780000and is part of the OR UTES 2, National Guard.
Learn more about this agency11/25/2024 to 12/26/2024
$30.25 - $35.29 per hour
WG 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation/Recruitment incentive expenses may be negotiable; No PCS Authorized.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
No
OR-12624570-AR-25-016
821008600
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to all qualified applicants in all Areas of Consideration listed below.
As a MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (TITLE 32), WG-6912-7, this job is located at a National Guard maintenance facility, warehouse, training site, supply or support type facility. The position serves as the hazardous material/hazardous waste specialist with a full range of examining and identifying duties for materials and equipment which are toxic, radioactive, hazardous, or explosive.
(1) Inspects, receives, sorts, counts, and classifies hazardous materials such as explosives, toxic chemicals, flammables, gas cylinders, radioactive material, and hazardous waste. May be required to perform pre-receipt examination of property on site at the generation point and assures that the turn-in and shipping is in order, that the containers meet standards, are placarded and marked properly Schedules receipt of property and assures that the property is identified to include identification of all contaminants. Rejects property not meeting turn-in requirements and assists the turn-in activity to correct any rejections. Determines the nature and degree of the particular hazard involved. Determines if containers are Department of Transportation (DOT) approved, safe to handle, nonleaking, capable of withstanding routine handling, and safe for required periods of storage. Assures that storage compatibility is adhered. Determines the need for special handling/special storage of certain property (e.g., friable asbestos, PCBs, batteries, pesticides, etc). Performs complex searches of shipping and storage records, material specifications, vendor contracts, computerized or microfiche data for material identification and advises lower graded workers on specialized procedures. May be required to handle damaged and unidentified shipments requiring repair/repackaging or return to the supplier in accordance with established procedures.
(2) Prepares material for shipment, storage, and disposition. Packs, cushions, applies preservatives and protects property as appropriate. Prepares tags, labels and places items in containers for disposition. Identifies and marks storage locations and stocks property allowing for maximum utilization of storage space, ease of access, segregation, and rotation of stock. Selects property desired, checks condition, status and quantity and arranges for transfer. Determines processing requirements IAW established criteria. Ensures shipping operations comply with DOT and EPA standards (packaging, placarding, transportation, and manifesting). Initiates corrective action to resolve manifest discrepancies. Maintains proper visibility of hazardous property inventory utilizing the Available Balance File (ABF) output and other methods. Requests and justifies accelerated disposal of hazardous material/waste when normal disposal timeframes would cause deterioration of the hazardous property container, impact storage capabilities, create unsafe conditions, or other circumstances which dictate emergency action. Intensifies inventory management control to accommodate shortened timeframes.
(3) Contacts generating activities, shipping agencies, and National Guard (NG) environmental personnel to coordinate requirements of environmental policies and directives. May serve as the hazardous materials specialist in meetings, discussions, and liaison visits. Initiates and maintains required environmental reports/plans/records in processing of hazardous material. Ensures required actions if a spill occurs and ensures lower graded workers are trained to act in his/her absence. Contains and cleans up spills for which the NG has capability. Decontaminates and replenishes spill equipment and supplies. Ensures spill incident reports are prepared IAW applicable regulations.
(4) Coordinates turn-in activities with the Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO) or contractors. May be assigned as the Contracting Officer's representative (COR) for contracts. Accompanies the contractor during removal of material from the installation. Verifies manifest and shipping papers, DOT markings, packaging, and labeling requirements. Notifies the DRMO or Contracting Officer of discrepancies in contractor performance and may immediately stop the contractors work for violation of safety regulations. Recommends changes to existing and future service contracts.
(5) Performs other duties as assigned.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions:
Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO).
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your supporting documentation will used to determine eligibility. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.
In order to qualify for this position you must submit the following:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3303 DSN 355-3303 edward.d.chitwood.civ@army.mil
Mrs. Emma Prosser
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3308 DSN 355-3308 emma.y.prosser.civ@army.mil
Mr. Brandon Webb
Human Resources Specialist (Rec/Plac/Comp) Office 971-355-3053 DSN 355-3053 brandon.d.webb9.civ@mail.mil
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This position is a Title 32 Excepted Service - Military position. Oregon Army National Guard military service is a condition of employment.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Oregon Army National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
