Department of the Army

MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (HAZMAT) (TITLE 32)

Jefferson City, Missouri Full time

MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (HAZMAT) (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Jefferson City, Missouri

Salary Range: $28.54 - $33.27 Per Hour

Job Summary: This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent WG-6912-07 MATERIALS EXAMINER AND IDENTIFIER (HAZMAT) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1908000 and is part of the MO United States Property and Fiscal Office. This is a bargaining unit position.

Major Duties:

  • Performs full range of examining and identifying duties for most complex categories of materiel and equipment including electronic, mechanical, perishable, radioactive, and assemblies and components.
  • Inspects, receives, sorts, counts, identifies and knowledgeable of special handling techniques and procedures required for processing of explosives, toxic chemicals, flammables, gas cylinders, radioactive material, hazardous waste or medical waste.
  • Receives or rejects materiel, equipment, including non-standard equipment, and complex assemblies for the facility based on knowledge of products, equipment, and procedures.
  • Schedules the receipt of property and assured that the property was identified to include identification of all contaminants.
  • Performs or initiates required testing, e.g., radioactive surveys/wipe tests, prepared sample for transmission to environmental laboratories for analysis.
  • Performs extensive research on equipment specifications using automated systems, technical manuals and supply bulletins to determine any special requirements for complex items passing through the storage and distribution area.
  • Packs, cushions, applies preservatives, protected property and ensured packaging met regulatory requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - MSG (E-8) with date of rank after 27 DEC 2022 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, or training which demonstrates your ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue request forms; skill in using hand-trucks, dollies, and other equipment to move stock; ability to use hammers, pliers, and other hand-trucks; and to follow orally and written instructions. WG-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess specialized experience in identifying and sorting a variety of complex hazardous material and equipment; experience in identifying and sorting a variety of complex material and equipment; experience receiving material and equipment, recording, and placing them in proper storage areas; and experience requiring arithmetic, counting, and adding number of items, dividing or multiplying items into groups.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12899529 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-23