Summary
This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.
This is a Permanent WG-6912-07 MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (HAZMAT) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1908000and is part of the MO United States Property and Fiscal Office. This is a bargaining unit position.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified permanent and indefinite Title 32 National Guard employees who are currently working for the USPFO in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Duties
- Performs full range of examining and identifying duties for most complex categories of materiel and equipment including electronic, mechanical, perishable, radioactive, and assemblies and components.
- Inspects, receives, sorts, counts, identifies and knowledgeable of special handling techniques and procedures required for processing of explosives, toxic chemicals, flammables, gas cylinders, radioactive material, hazardous waste or medical waste.
- Receives or rejects materiel, equipment, including non-standard equipment, and complex assemblies for the facility based on knowledge of products, equipment, and procedures.
- Schedules the receipt of property and assured that the property was identified to include identification of all contaminants.
- Performs or initiates required testing, e.g., radioactive surveys/wipe tests, prepared sample for transmission to environmental laboratories for analysis.
- Performs extensive research on equipment specifications using automated systems, technical manuals and supply bulletins to determine any special requirements for complex items passing through the storage and distribution area.
- Packs, cushions, applies preservatives, protected property and ensured packaging met regulatory requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
- May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- 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.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
- Pre-placement or baseline physical are required for newly hired or appointed Wage Grade personnel who may be potentially exposed to health hazards in the work environment.
- Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).
Maximum Military Grade - MSG (E-8) with date of rank after 27 DEC 2022
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training which demonstrates your ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue request forms; skill in using hand-trucks, dollies, and other equipment to move stock; ability to use hammers, pliers, and other hand-trucks; and to follow orally and written instructions.
WG-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience in identifying and sorting a variety of complex hazardous material and equipment; experience in identifying and sorting a variety of complex material and equipment; experience receiving material and equipment, recording, and placing them in proper storage areas; and experience requiring arithmetic, counting, and adding number of items, dividing or multiplying items into groups.
Education
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
Additional information
Selective Service Act:
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).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Packet which may include the following:
- Resume (must include the following information)
- First and Last Name
- Contact Information (Phone Number and Email)
- Position Title(s)
- Company/Organization Name(s)
- Dates of Employment (MONTH and YEAR)
- Duties Performed - brief descriptions that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement
Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
It is best practice to ensure military career information is listed in addition to civilian career information.
- Transcripts - Only a requirement if education is required OR you substitute education for specialized experience
Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.
- SF-50 - If you have previously been employed by another Federal Agency or previously worked for our agency, please submit a copy of the last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
This is NOT a requirement for those that have never been employed by a Federal Agency or those currently employed by our agency.
- DD214s
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899529
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/.
Next steps
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.