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:
Selective Placement Factor: WG-6913-07: Must possess a Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with Hazardous Material and Tanker endorsements. (NOTE: You must provide a copy of the license with your application package in order to receive further consideration for the WG-6913-07 position.)
WG-06:
1) Assisting with containment, cleanup, and decontamination of hazardous spills; 2) Separating, collecting, packaging, handling, storing, record keeping methods and procedures of hazardous and industrial wastes; and 3) Interpreting remediation requirements of engineering drawings and job plans.
WG-07:
1) Assisting an environmental abatement/removal crew with preparatory, rehabilitative, and clean-up work; 2) Performs packaging and storage work such as making, labeling, packing, place carding, and recording of all containers in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency regulations; 3) Operating computer terminals for procedures, recordings, and regulatory requirements; and 4) Performing duties such as containment, cleanup, and decontamination of land-bound hazardous spills as a member of the hazardous waste response team.
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.