Hazmat Specialist (Indefinite, T32)

Department of the Air Force

Saint Paul, Minnesota Full-time $67,290 – $87,482 Closes Jul 14, 2026

Summary

THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD INDEFINITE TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 133rd LGR SQ LOCATION: Saint Paul, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: MSgt Timothy Davis 612-713-2636 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284

Duties

  • This is not an all-inclusive list A HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE, T32), GS, 2001, 9, — Manages, controls, oversees, coordinates and implements the base HAZMAT Pharmacy program and function.
  • Provides day-to-day management and oversight of assigned personnel and monitors daily HAZMAT operations and activities.
  • Reviews computer-generated listings; coordinates office budget requirements; and provides work assignment, guidance, and direction to lower-graded personnel.
  • Coordinates with a variety of functional elements, personnel, and off-base contacts to accomplish assigned mission.
  • Serves as a technical advisor to the Wing Commander regarding the hazardous materials program and issues; and serves as a member of the HAZMAT Planning Team, the Environmental Protection Committee, and as an advisor to the base Safety
  • Counsel. — Identifies new HAZMAT and customer requirements.
  • Controls IEX-coded materials, processes and approves customer requests, enrolls new customers, requisitions hazardous materials, performs research, verifies data, etc.
  • Receives, issues, stores, and ships hazardous materials.
  • Determines storage requirements, arrangement of materials, and space utilization required.
  • Uses safe and secure storage and distribution practices to ensure maximum protection of workforce personnel and the environment.
  • Processes approvals, rejects, denials, waivers, or terminations; and provides interchangeable or substitute stock items.
  • Utilizes the Government Purchase Card (GPC) for all local purchase requirements, and performs a monthly reconciliation of all purchases and expenditures.
  • Manages shop excess, performs shelf life inspections, coordinates stock level adjustments, and distributes inventory listings to appropriate users.
  • Develops, replenishes, and monitors stock levels.
  • Maintains listing of partially consumed hazardous materials or "free issue" items.
  • Stocks, inventories, and tracks deployable HAZMAT kits before and after deployments.
  • Maintains accountability of hazardous materials owned by visiting units.
  • Assists in the identification of less hazardous materials.
  • Develops specialized purchase procedures for the purchase of hazardous materials in smaller quantities, to provide short lead time for deliveries, and to reconsider economic order quantities.
  • Coordinates base-wide pick-up and delivery of hazardous materials. — Serves as the HAZMAT systems administrator utilizing the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Enterprise Supply Solution (ESS), Environmental
  • Management Information System (EMIS), and Enterprise Environmental Safety Occupational Health-Management Information System (EESOH MIS) to manage and update HAZMAT inventory data.
  • Authorizes exceptions to user authorizations.
  • Monitors and authorizes upgrades to EMIS, HMIS, EESOH-MIS, and/or to the network server.
  • Authorizes access to the HAZMAT tracking system and provides backup to the EMIS or EESOH-MIS database.
  • Researches EESOH-MIS master library database, and queries the AF HAZ tracking system for MSDS information.
  • Maintains the base Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) library and the 3952 database; and obtains required HAZMAT information utilizing the Internet, as required.
  • Trains personnel regarding the use of enhancements to the Depot Maintenance-Hazardous Material Management System and trains personnel regarding HAZMAT communication requirements.
  • Manages the HAZMAT/ODS (Ozone Depletion System) tracking system and records maintenance data as required.
  • Tracks hazardous materials for deployments and redeployments. — Develops base regulations and operating instructions and procedures involving hazardous material requirements and processes in accordance with Federal, State, and military regulations, guidelines, and instructions.
  • Advises customers and assigned personnel of specialized or new HAZMAT policies, practices, and requirements.
  • Reviews proposed regulation revisions and submits changes to initiating offices/agencies, as required.
  • Insures that all affected organizations and personnel are aware of new regulations, requirements, or guidelines. — Develops and conducts HAZMAT training to managerial, supervisory, and base personnel.
  • Develops lesson plans, course materials and schedules and conducts training. — Conducts worksite visits, identifies customer concerns, and determines materials usage.
  • Makes recommendations to improve customer service and provides follow-up as required. — Gathers and compiles information for reports to Federal, State, USAF, and/or ANG agencies regarding program status, HAZMAT item status, compliance issues, budget information, etc. — Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Applicants must be current members of 133rd AW Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a
  • Background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
  • Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
  • Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
  • Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
  • Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
  • The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard.

Education

EDUCATION: If using education to qualify: master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  • 1. Resume showing work schedule (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), hours worked per week, To and From
  • Dates (format must include Month and
  • Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as
  • MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
  • If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. 2.
  • Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify 3.
  • AGO 163 can be submitted to reflect your military experience. 4. The
  • OF 612 is optional to provide clarifying information but will not be used in lieu of a resume. 5. Certificates must be included to support resume. Other Required
  • Documents: Training records to support
  • Tech school dates, additional certifications, transcripts, and related credentials as applicable Job Information: Vacancy Identification
  • Number (13001313), title (HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE, T32)) and
  • Grade(s) (9) for which you are applying for. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Photos of yourself
  • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

About this role

The HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE, T32) position and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD INDEFINITE TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 133rd LGR SQ LOCATION: Saint Paul, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: MSgt Timothy Davis 612-713-2636 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284.

Day to day, the work involves this is not an all-inclusive list A HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE, T32), GS, 2001, 9, — Manages, controls, oversees, coordinates and implements the base HAZMAT Pharmacy program and function. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

This role calls for the ability to obtain and hold a security clearance. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE, T32) position in Saint Paul, Minnesota, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this HAZMAT SPECIALIST (INDEFINITE, T32) role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. The security clearance requirement means a longer hiring timeline, so patience and an early application help. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Air Force
Job Type Full-time
Location Saint Paul, Minnesota
Salary $67,290 – $87,482
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jul 14, 2026
Posted Jul 7, 2026
Source ID MN-13001313-AF-26-162
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