Materials Handler - Waste Management

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Summary This position is responsible for the collection and preparation of Hazardous Waste Regulated Medical Waste RMW Universal Waste recycling and solid waste for proper disposal in accordance with regulatory and legislative environmental requirements. This is an open-continuous announcement. Please see Duties section below for additional information.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02262026 to 05262026 Salary27.25 to - 31.80 per hour Pay scale & gradeWG 5 Location4 vacancies in the following location Portland OR Remote job No Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredNot required Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitive Promotion potentialNone Job family Series 6907 Materials Handler Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceNot Required Drug testNo Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberCBSV-12894915-26-AB Control number859161300

Duties Help This is an open-continuous announcement. It establishes a standing register of eligible applicants which closes on May 26, 2026 or until all positions have been filled. Positions will be filled as they become available. There will be multiple cut-off dates used to consider applications for referral to the selecting official. The first cut-off date to consider applications for referral to the selecting official will be March 12, 2026, the remaining cut-off dates will be at 2-week intervals.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Works independently and acts as the Waste Management Material Handler collecting, processing, packaging, and preparing solid waste and hazardous waste for temporary storage and disposal.
• Provides guidance on the proper standard operating procedures for the management, handling, storage, and disposal of regulated hazardous wastes and substances under the strict control of the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA, 1976, and subsequent amendment established by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA in 40 CFR Part 265 Interim Status Standards For Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities.
• She must evaluate and make initial identification and assessments of routine hazardous wastes to determine their nature, e.g., flammability, toxicity, and containment characteristics, e.g., repercussions of long-term storage.
• She must evaluate every solid waste to determine if it is a solid hazardous waste under RCRA and must determine all applicable waste codes and underlying constituents.
• She must determine if it is exempt using regulations, knowledge of Process and Analysis to make hazardous waste determinations.
• The incumbent documents all waste collected and weights.
• She collects waste as needed through observation, Sanitation Request, or phone notification, ensuring that all items transported and/or stored have proper waste identification labels.
• She verifies that all waste is properly packaged and containerized, identification labels include the shop of origin, number, waste information, dates, categories, and type of waste.
• Corrects incomplete or improper labels and ensures hazardous wastes are properly stored.
• She performs specialized and non-standard processing and disposing procedures.
• She may be required to repack, consolidate, and/or blend hazardous wastes into proper containers for containment and shipment.
• She manages container, drum usage, labeling, and storage.
• Ensures all RMW and hazardous waste materials shall be disposed of in containers that accept the chemical without degradation effects.
• She operates manual and power lifting devices, compactors, cardboard bailers, and motor vehicles to pick up, transport, and temporarily store industrial waste and other types of hazardous waste.
• She performs safety and operational checks on inventories of all waste handling equipment, such as pumps, mixing tanks, and automatic sampling devices.
• She will be required to assist in the containment, treatment, and cleanup operations resulting from hazardous spills.
• She operates computer terminals to access databases for processing, storing, and shipping requirements.
• She properly maintains manifests, catalogs, and accounts for all hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams for shipment and disposal.
• Develops and implements appropriate controls for safeguarding program materials and assuring the integrity of material custody.
• Performs weekly inspections of the Waste Storage locations to ensure proper containment and physical separation of incompatible wastes.
• She serves as the Recycling Coordinator for the location assigned, handling day-to-day coordination of the recycling program.
• The incumbent has three primary functions: Provision of recycling services and operations to all areas of the facility. Reduction in the overall costs related to solid waste disposal through recycling. Responsible for adhering to the Medical Centers Waste Management and Recycling Programs and the required compliance reporting.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959 Subject to background security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP A condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct The needs and interests of the agency Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest

Qualifications Help To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05262026. EXPERIENCE A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen-out element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Experience includes: Performing warehouse work, to include receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping of general or specialized bulk loading and unloading materials, preparing shipping and inventory documents, routing materials and equipment to correct locations or storage areas, identifying and labeling hazardous waste. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating, those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions Specifications other than blueprint reading Materials Technical Practices Work Practices 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements Help The incumbent performs work that requires kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing, and standing on hard surfaces for long periods of time. He/she uses hand-trucks and other types of material handling equipment to move loads and unload large drums and various size containers from trucks and containment areas. Frequently lifts, moves, carries, and loads items and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Incumbent is sometimes required to lift and move items weighing in excess of 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment and/or with the assistance of other workers. Working Conditions Help The incumbent is frequently exposed to a variety of hazards ranging from noxious gases, fumes, chemical vapors, skin irritants, biological, hazardous, and caustic and poisonous items in the collection, treatment, and/or containment of hazardous wastes. In some work situations, he/she may have limited exposure to low levels of radioactivity. The incumbent works in facilities that are usually well-lighted, heated, and ventilated. They also work