Hazmat Specialist

-- Manages controls oversees coordinates and implements the base HAZMAT Pharmacy program and function. Provides day-to-day management and oversight of assigned personnel and monitors daily HAZMAT operations and activities. Reviews computer-generated listings; coordinates office budget requirements; and provides work assignment guidance and direction to lower-graded personnel. Coordinates with a variety of functional elements personnel and off-base contacts to accomplish assigned mission. Serves as a technical advisor to the Wing Commander regarding the hazardous materials program and issues; and serves as a member of the HAZMAT Planning Team the Environmental Protection Committee and as an advisor to the base Safety Counsel.

-- Identifies new HAZMAT and customer requirements. Controls IEX-coded materials processes and approves customer requests enrolls new customers requisitions hazardous materials performs research verifies data etc. Receives issues stores and ships hazardous materials. Determines storage requirements arrangement of materials and space utilization required. Uses safe and secure storage and distribution practices to ensure maximum protection of workforce personnel and the environment. Processes approvals rejects denials waivers or terminations; and provides
interchangeable or substitute stock items. Utilizes the Government Purchase Card (GPC) for all local purchase requirements and performs a monthly reconciliation of all purchases and expenditures. Manages shop excess performs shelf life inspections coordinates stock level adjustments and
distributes inventory listings to appropriate users. Develops replenishes and monitors stock levels. Maintains listing of partially consumed hazardous materials or free issue items. Stocks inventories and tracks deployable HAZMAT kits before and after deployments. Maintains accountability of hazardous materials owned by visiting units. Assists in the identification of less hazardous materials. Develops specialized purchase procedures for the purchase of hazardous materials in smaller quantities to provide short lead time for deliveries and to reconsider economic order quantities. Coordinates base-wide pick-up and delivery of hazardous materials.

-- Serves as the HAZMAT systems administrator utilizing the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS) Enterprise Supply Solution (ESS) Environmental Management Information System (EMIS) and Enterprise Environmental Safety Occupational Health-Management Information System (EESOHMIS) to manage and update HAZMAT inventory data. Authorizes exceptions to user authorizations. Monitors and authorizes upgrades to EMIS HMIS EESOH-MIS and/or to the network server. Authorizes access to the HAZMAT tracking system and provides backup to the EMIS or EESOH-MIS database. Researches EESOH-MIS master library database and queries the AF HAZ tracking system for MSDS information. Maintains the base Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) library and the 3952 database; and obtains required HAZMAT information utilizing the Internet as required. Trains personnel regarding the use of enhancements to the Depot Maintenance-Hazardous Material Management System and trains personnel regarding HAZMAT communication requirements. Manages the HAZMAT/ODS (Ozone Depletion System) tracking system and records maintenance data as required. Tracks hazardous materials for deployments and redeployments.

-- Develops base regulations and operating instructions and procedures involving hazardous material requirements and processes in accordance with Federal State and military regulations guidelines and instructions. Advises customers and assigned personnel of specialized or new HAZMAT policies practices and requirements. Reviews proposed regulation revisions and submits changes to initiating offices/agencies as required. Insures that all affected organizations and personnel are aware of new regulations requirements or guidelines.

-- Develops and conducts HAZMAT training to managerial supervisory and base personnel. Develops lesson plans course materials and schedules and conducts training.

-- Conducts worksite visits identifies customer concerns and determines materials usage. Makes recommendations to improve customer service and provides follow-up as required.

-- Gathers and compiles information for reports to Federal State USAF and/or ANG agencies regarding program status HAZMAT item status compliance issues budget information etc.

-- Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Air force skill classification directives statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training education certifications experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible Military Assignment:
ENLISTED: E3 to E6
COMPATIBLE DAFSC: 2S051 2S071 92A 92Y

*Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment:
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must maintain local network access.
- Wear the uniform appropriate for the members grade and component of the armed forces maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
-The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements your organization and its changing mission.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles candidates must have a valid state drivers license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading EDUCATION. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience education or training involving administration of supply management storage cataloging packaging and distribution or other work which provided the applicant with a general knowledge of one or more aspects of the supply field. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to a GS-07 that demonstrates ability to research documents or other resources to coordinate inventory requirements; knowledge of stock levels inventory shipping receiving requisitioning and requirements of supplies and equipment also involving the control of supply stocks and accounting for equipment and knowledge of supply management cataloging maintenance and disposal procedures.