Material Examiner And Identifier

U.S. Marine Corps • Twentynine Palms, CA

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About The Position

This public notice flyer is intended to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be vacancies filled from it. Interested applicants must follow the flyer’s “How to Apply” directions to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The position involves examining materials to determine whether they should be accepted as hazardous waste, excluded recyclable, reusable, or solid waste. The employee performs field sampling tests, operates specified heavy vehicles, and independently collects, sorts, transports, processes, containerizes, labels, and stores materials. The employee also follows sound health and safety procedures while completing assigned duties.

Applicants must meet federal employment conditions, hold or obtain required licenses, pass a pre-appointment physical examination, and satisfy the position’s suitability screening. The role requires lifting, moving, and carrying items weighing up to 80 pounds. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must possess a Class B Driver’s License and forklift license, or be able to obtain them within six months of placement.
• Must complete a NACI of SF-85; failure to obtain a favorable Suitability Determination is grounds for removal.
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry loads, items, and equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the work, including the ability to perform inspections and common tasks such as identifying and segregating hazardous waste and materials.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet the applicable federal wage system qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Visually examine material for acceptance as hazardous waste, excluded recyclable, reusable, or solid waste.
• Perform required field sampling tests, including tests for pH, water content, fuel content, chlorinated solvents, or other directed tests.
• Operate one or more specified vehicles, including platform trucks, stake bed trucks, dump trucks, extended boom forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, and multi-chamber vacuum trucks with a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 pounds.
• Independently collect, sort, transport, process, containerize, label, and store materials.
• Practice and employ sound health and safety procedures when performing assigned duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed