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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$104K/yr - $134K/yr

1+ years exp

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress and its surroundings from crime and terrorism. They are seeking a Hazardous Materials Technician to respond to hazardous material incidents and ensure the safety and welfare of individuals in and around the US Capitol Complex.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Technicians will respond to the presence or potential release of chemical and biological hazardous materials to control the release

Technicians will be trained and equipped to assist with the identification of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials

Technicians will perform hazard and risk assessments and conduct a complete incident analysis to identify materials involved

Technicians are prepared to conduct offensive-control actions to include hot-zone entry for reconnaissance, stabilization, and product confinement

Technicians will establish on-scene control procedures and employ hazardous materials response procedures and equipment

They will implement and apply methods, techniques and abatement to control or eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from chemical, biological, radiological or weapons of mass destruction incidents

They will take action necessary to control the risk and secure the scene appropriately

Technicians will utilize surveillance and monitoring techniques related to hazardous control and loss minimization including isolation, guarding, decontamination and use of personal protective equipment

They will collect samples and evidence of contaminated substances for further analysis and investigation

Technicians will participate in rescue operations and provide emergency medical treatment to individuals exposed to hazardous substance releases within the scope of certification and training

They will work and function within an assigned role in the Incident Command System to assess risk and to develop an incident action plan

Technicians will participate in providing training, and in developing, implementing and planning logistical functions of the Response Team

They will work within the Congressional Complex and conduct full-scale customized response exercises

Qualification

Hazardous Materials Technician certificationEmergency Medical Technician CertificationChemicalBiologicalRadiological responseIncident Command SystemRisk assessmentContingency planningTraining developmentSoft skills

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Must meet the minimum entry age of 21 years old

Must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment

Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. Driver's license

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Must successfully pass a medical evaluation

Must be able to obtain and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT) with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Successful completion of a background investigation is required

Must complete a one-year probationary period

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-07 (GS-09) grade level that was in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled

Such specialized experience includes operating a fully comprehensive hazardous materials intervention, prevention and control program; carrying out extensive contingency plans for containment and evacuation; and/or conducting prevention training designed to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from CBRNE and WMD incidents

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