Hazardous Material Custodian

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years.

Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields - each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more!

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences - then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

This position is located onsite in Fallon, Nevada.

The Hazardous Material Custodian is responsible for the storage of all hazardous materials (HM) both in Free Issue and LRS warehouse areas. Responsibilities include proper chemical segregation, shelf-life monitoring, and material condition. The HAZMAT Custodian acts as the HAZMAT focal point and liaison with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Site Fallon, including the Regional Hazardous Material Control and Management (HMC&M) Director and the servicing HAZMAT Minimization Center (HMC). Additional Hazardous Material Custodian duties include assisting Chugach, conducting shop hazardous material compliance assessments, and ensuring compliance with hazardous material requirements and maintaining good housekeeping in the warehouse.

Essential Job Duties:

• Comply with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Department of the Navy regulations and policies regarding pollution prevention and HAZMAT management.
• Standardize all AUL procurement, storage, issue, tracking, and reuse of HAZMAT throughout NASF.
• Provide periodic locker and storeroom assessments of HAZMAT for compliance with CHRIMP objectives. Assessments will be accomplished using the tenant command HAZMAT inspection form.
• Manage and maintain Chugach AUL and SDS library. Perform preliminary research on all AUL
• requests submitted. Ensure all HAZMAT approved by HMC&M Committee for addition to the AUL is assigned a unique AUL identification number.
• Ensure full and active participation in NASF CHRIMP from cradle to grave.
• Complete pulls and put-aways of HM from Chugach warehouse as well as excess serviceable material from various sources.
• Must use NAVSUP HMC&M for all HAZMAT requests.
• Ensure that required HAZMAT is added to the AUL prior to purchase and use.
• Conduct monthly inventories. Ensure inventories are updated in the HMC&M Tool.
• Ensure all Chugach work centers have readily accessible, current, and accurate SDS for each HAZMAT stored in that area.
• Must report all inventory adjustments within 5 days to the HMC via HMC&M.
• Must report any excess HAZMAT to the servicing HMC.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor Shelf-life program of HM and extend as required in accordance with current directives and ensure only safe and unexpired HAZMAT is issued.
• Provide assistance in obtaining SDS for all HAZMAT ordered, received, stored, and used onboard NASF. Ensure all Hazardous Material Coordinators are aware of SDS sources, including online Hazardous Material Information Resource System (HMIRS).
• Issuing of HM as directed by customer request, in an expeditious manner.
• Ensure that all HM has been properly entered in HMIRS and labelled with various material control labels.
• Accurate locating, segregating of incompatibles, and mange inventories of assigned warehouse storage ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Conduct hazardous material assessments to ensure shops are compliant.
• Receive empty HM containers or tracking labels from customers and after processing paperwork, properly disposing of containers, and closing out tracking labels.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and neat work environment at all times.
• May require Forklift license.
• Perform all assigned tasks in a safe manner.
• Conduct routine to moderately difficult inspections and investigations of facilities storing or using hazardous materials to ensure compliance with hazardous material codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Assist in the development of and may present training sessions to Department personnel in conducting hazardous materials inspections which conform to established codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Establish, organize, and maintain a variety of written and electronic record keeping related to hazardous materials code compliance.
• Maintain accurate records, conduct special studies, and generate reports regarding work performed.
• Othe duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of hazardous materials inspection, and fire prevention.
• Basic chemical principles and their application in identifying and evaluating hazardous chemical situations and reactions.
• Federal, state, and local hazardous material codes and ordinances regarding the proper storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials and toxic gases, including the adopted fire and building codes. Building construction, including hazardous materials, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, wet and dry standpipe systems, and related systems.
• Written communication principles to prepare clear and concise documents.
• Department regulations and operational procedures.
• Ability to obtain Forklift Certification.
• Knowledge of supply system procedures and inventory control.
• Sound understating of hazardous materials, their physical properties, compatibility.
• Ability to follow established procedures and carry out assignments independently.
• Experience in general warehousing operations; material receipt, storage, and issue.
• Accurately interpret regulations, codes, and ordinances relating to hazardous materials storage, handling, and use.
• Correctly identify potential hazards in the storage, handling, and use of hazardous materials, and recommend corrective action.
• Perform physical labor, and wear protective clothing as required to perform inspections.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Maintain accurate records, prepare clear and concise reports, speak and write effectively.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in a confrontational or difficult situation.
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work irregular or protracted hours and respond promptly to callbacks.

Mandatory:

• Valid State Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must qualify for NACI clearance and /or DoD Common Access Card.
• OSHA 1 O Card
• Two years of responsible work experience which includes conducting inspections of facilities concerning the proper storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials.
• Current OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) CERTIFICATION AND Hazardous Materials Transportation certification which includes security procedures.
• Must be able to comprehend, read speak and write fluently in the English language.
• Excellent communication skills utilizing telephone, in person or radio.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Computer Knowledge with use of Excel, PowerPoint, & other Programs.

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Chugach Government Solutions supports pay transparency and is committed to equitable and competitive compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined based on factors including job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.