Hazardous Materials Technician

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

This position is located within the USCP, Operational Services Bureau (OSB), Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD), Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT). The role of HMRT is to ensure continuation and continuity of the nation's government operations along with the safety and welfare of individuals in and around the US Capitol Complex through a fully operational and comprehensive Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Incident Response Program.

The HRMT responds to credible threats of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents; conducts significant consequence management operations and; provides limited mitigation, casualty search and extraction, limited personnel decontamination, and limited emergency care when required. The grade CP-07 is a developmental position in which the incumbent will work alongside more experienced personnel to ensure proficiency in mitigating hazardous situations.

At the full performance level at the grade CP-08, the incumbent: Responds to the presence of potential release of chemical and biological hazardous materials in an effort to control the release. Performs hazard and risk assessments; conducts complete incident analysis to identify materials involved. Establishes on-scene control procedures and employs hazardous materials response procedures and equipment. Evaluates effectiveness of situational response and recommends potential alternatives or supplementary actions.

Implements and applies methods, techniques and abatement to control or eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from chemical, biological, radiological or weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incidents. Utilizes surveillance and monitoring techniques related to hazardous control and loss minimization including isolation, guarding, decontamination and use of personal protective equipment. Assists in incident debriefings and critiques.

Provides emergency medical treatment to individuals exposed to hazardous substance releases. Works within the scope of the emergency response plan and the Incident Command System (ICS) to assess risk and to develop an incident action plan. Participates in providing training and in developing, implementing and planning logistical functions of the Response Team.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-7 you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-6/GS-8 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience consists of 1) inspecting facilities, detecting the presence of potentially hazardous materials and combustibles; 2) conducting prevention training; reviewing plans for organizational prevention practices while implementing and applying methods and techniques to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from CBRNE and WMD incidents.

For the CP-8 you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-7/GS-9 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience consists of 1) operating a fully comprehensive hazardous materials intervention, prevention and control program; 2) carrying out extensive contingency plans for containment and evacuation; and/or 3) conducting prevention training designed to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from CBRNE and WMD incidents.

At both the CP-07 and CP-08 grade levels, applicants must also possess Hazardous Materials Technician certification accredited by either the National Board on Fire Service Professionals Qualifications (NBFSPQ) OR the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) AND be able to display and apply knowledge and training from the certification. NOTE: EVIDENCE OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUPPORTED BY DETAILED DOCUMENTATION OF DUTIES PERFORMED IN POSITIONS HELD.

PLEASE PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION ON YOUR RESUME AND NARRATIVE RESPONSES TO THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)