Hazmat Specialist (Indefinite, T32)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE T32) GS 2001 9
-- 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 (EESOH MIS) 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

• Applicants must be current members of 133^rd AW
• Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position and you may be rendered disqualified.

MILITARY GRADES: E2 (AMN) to E5 (SSgt)
Your rank must be included in your application.
Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Description of Work:
Work involves a combination of technical or administrative supply work (such as a combination of inventory management and contract administration when supply knowledge is the paramount requirement).

Qualification Requirements:
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 Requirements:
GS-09 - 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Demonstrated ability researching documents or other resources to coordinate inventory requirements. Knowledge of stock levels inventory shipping receiving requisitioning and requirements of supplies and equipment. Experience involving the control of supply stocks and accounting for equipment. Knowledge of supply management cataloging maintenance and disposal procedures. Experience which required person-to-person contacts to convey information and ability to compile reports letters memoranda etc. Demonstrated experience with cost estimates budgets or funding management. Experience conducting extensive and exhaustive searches for required information; reconstruct records for complex supply transactions; and/or provide supply operations support for supply activities.

Highly qualified applicants: will have familiarity with Air Force Material Management programs and policies bachelors degree preferred and possess 2S AFSC.


Experience requirements: Resume must have complete dates work schedule and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description