Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

Duties

• Assists in a technical capacity for handling, shipping, and disposal of hazardous wastes and spills of hazardous materials (HAZMAT)
• Provides recommendations through observations to enhance effectiveness of emergency response and hazardous materials management
• Conducts weekly and monthly HAZMAT inspections of YAO facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Implements projects to clean up or remediate contaminated areas.
• Assists in the administration of the Yuma Area Office Emergency Management Program as a member of the emergency response team
• Assists in coordinating and managing drills, tabletop exercises, and reviewing the participating parties' performance in the activities related to emergency response
• Reviews and updates the Everbridge Emergency Management communications program and Continuity of Operations plan for the YAO
• Coordinates with Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Manager on annual plan updates (EAP and IMP).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.

You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.

You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).

You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).

You must meet any minimum education and / or experience requirements (see Qualifications).

You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications / Education).

You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads.

Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.

You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position.

A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months.

The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-09 , you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-07 level in federal service having demonstrated experience working with hazardous materials (storage, & disposal);

preparing, reviewing, or researching documentation for written reports and / or briefings; or assist in identifying problems in agency / organization environmental or emergency management programs.

You could otherwise qualify on the basis of Education having successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited college or university in environmental management, or environmental sciences;

and / or other related disciplines associated with such environmental subjects as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, and natural resources, which provided me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

Note : You must submit a copy of your transcripts as proof of any claimed education). You may combine specialized experience and education to meet the minimum qualifications.

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.

Selective Placement Factor : This position requires a current, valid Drivers License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position.

You must meet all requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 05 / 08 / 2024.

Education

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-09 grade level. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience.

Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester / quarter hours, GPA, etc.

will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree.

Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment.

Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Accreditation : Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable.

For additional info, refer to the and .

Foreign Education : To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.

S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the .