HAZMAT SPECIALIST (Title 5)
The primary purpose of this position is to provide management control, oversight, coordination, and implementation of the base HAZMAT Pharmacy program and operation. This position facilities the primary mission of receiving, distributing, tracking, reporting, and serving as the primary point of contact for base hazardous materials. Serves as a technical advisor to the Wing Commander, staff, and base personnel regarding hazardous materials. A broad knowledge of general supply, storage, distribution, and inventory specializations is required; in addition to a knowledge of Federal, State, and USAF safety and environmental rules and regulations to ensure regulatory compliance. 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. 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.6. 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. GENERAL
Experience:
1 year of equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions, plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must have 1 year specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. OR do you possess a master's or equivalent graduate degreeOR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree? You must submit copies of OFFICIAL college transcripts with application to receive credit for education. Practical knowledge of a wide range of supply principles, concepts, and methodologies involving general supply, storage, distribution, and inventory specialties as they relate to hazardous materials; to include a general knowledge of contracting and transportation practices. Knowledge of established principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection relating to hazardous materials; and skill in applying this knowledge to the effective management and control of the HAZMAT Pharmacy. Knowledge of the policies, work procedures, methods, data information, and requirements of hazardous materials. Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and USAF safety and environmental standards, regulations, statutes, policies, and guidelines to assure hazardous materials compliance, safe working practices, prevention of damage to government property, and prevention of accidental injuries and mishaps. Knowledge of a variety of automated systems such as the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Environmental Management Information System (EMIS), Base Contracting Automated System (BCAS), etc., to search, analyze, track and monitor hazardous materials. Ability to communicate in writing to prepare, compile, and research information for HAZMAT inventory, safety and environmental reports. Ability to communicate orally to conduct briefings, offer training, and lead group conferences or sessions.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Experience:
1 year of equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions, plan and organize work and communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must have 1 year specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. OR do you possess a master's or equivalent graduate degreeOR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree? You must submit copies of OFFICIAL college transcripts with application to receive credit for education. Practical knowledge of a wide range of supply principles, concepts, and methodologies involving general supply, storage, distribution, and inventory specialties as they relate to hazardous materials; to include a general knowledge of contracting and transportation practices. Knowledge of established principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection relating to hazardous materials; and skill in applying this knowledge to the effective management and control of the HAZMAT Pharmacy. Knowledge of the policies, work procedures, methods, data information, and requirements of hazardous materials. Knowledge and understanding of Federal, State, and USAF safety and environmental standards, regulations, statutes, policies, and guidelines to assure hazardous materials compliance, safe working practices, prevention of damage to government property, and prevention of accidental injuries and mishaps. Knowledge of a variety of automated systems such as the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Environmental Management Information System (EMIS), Base Contracting Automated System (BCAS), etc., to search, analyze, track and monitor hazardous materials. Ability to communicate in writing to prepare, compile, and research information for HAZMAT inventory, safety and environmental reports. Ability to communicate orally to conduct briefings, offer training, and lead group conferences or sessions.
- Department:
2001 General Supply - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $68,777 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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