Hazardous Waster Disposer
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a WG-6913-6, Hazardous Waster Disposer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY KETCHIKAN in KETCHIKAN, Alaska.
Major duties
You will serve as a Hazardous Waster Disposer and be responsible for collecting, processing, packaging and preparing hazardous wastes for temporary storage and disposal. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Operating manual and power lifting devices and motor vehicles to pick up, transport, and temporarily store industrial waste and other types of hazardous waste. Visually examine hazardous waste containers at generation sites for leakage and other indications of deterioration. Performing safety and operational checks on inventories of hazardous waste handling equipment such as pumps, mixing tanks, and automatic sampling devices. Ensuring that all items transported and/or stored have proper hazardous waste identification labels. Performing routine operator maintenance on transfer pumps, and other hazardous waste equipment. Repacking, consolidating, and/or blending hazardous wastes into proper containers for containment and shipment Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
What you need to qualify
Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprinting reading) Dexterity and Safety Operation of computers, tugs, forklifts, and motor vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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