Hazardous Material Subject Matter Expert ISA II-B
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
TITLE: Hazardous Material Subject Matter Expert ISA II-B
LOCATION: USPS HQ- Washington DC
SECURITY CLEARANCE: MBI
About KACE
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KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.
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About The Role
The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) plays a critical role in safeguarding the US Mail, its employees, infrastructure, and customers; enforces the laws that defend the nation’s mail system from illegal or dangerous use; and ensures public trust in the mail. USPIS is seeking a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Subject Matter Expert (SME) with an adept knowledge of Postal Service policies relating to hazardous, restricted, and perishable materials in the U.S. Mail. The SME will provide project management support, analysis, and guidance specific to the HAZMAT program.
What You Will Do
The SME will investigate hazardous material violations and support the civil penalty program. They will determine whether mailers (individual and business) have violated Postal Service policies regarding the shipping of HAZMAT and recommend courses of action such as a civil penalty notice or letter of demand. The SME will assist the USPIS HAZMAT team in making mailability determinations by referencing Safety Data Sheets, Publication 52 Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Mail, and the International Mail Manual (IMM).
The SME will also assist with the development of hazardous materials / dangerous goods training, provide technical guidance for USPS HAZMAT improvement initiatives, serve as liaison to other federal agencies, private industry, and international groups on HAZMAT related mail issues, and support the HAZMAT Program Manager with other related assignments.
Compliance & Enforcement
Assess whether mailers, individuals or businesses, have violated Postal Service policies regarding the shipping of HAZMAT and recommend courses of action such as civil penalty notices or letters of demand.
Program Support
Develop agency-wide procedures to minimize safety risks associated with mail containing hazardous materials and integrate those procedures with appropriate postal stakeholders.Monitor procedures and systems designed to evaluate the effectiveness of activities in support of HAZMAT program objectives.Prepare summaries and project reports on HAZMAT in the mail.Plan and coordinate national projects associated with the HAZMAT Program.Evaluate contract proposals related to the HAZMAT program.
Technical Advisor
Provide technical guidance to customers and employees regarding HAZMAT shipping policies and procedures.Research and provide expertise on critical issues pertaining to hazardous materials in the mail.Evaluate internal process enhancement proposals related to the HAZMAT program.Prepare summaries and project reports on HAZMAT in the mail.Assist in the development of training courses and reference materials for the HAZMAT program.
Collaboration/Coordination
Collaborate and develop partnerships with internal stakeholders to effectively combat the inappropriate use of the US mail (intentional or unintentional) for the transportation of HAZMAT.Coordinate with Dangerous Mail Investigations on issues (international and domestic) related to hazardous materials in the mail.Serve as a liaison to federal agencies, private industry, and international groups on matters pertaining to hazardous materials in the mail.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university AND minimum of five years of related experienceExperience supporting civil and criminal investigations.An adept knowledge of the rules and regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous, restricted, and perishable materials to include USPS policies.Experience using Postal Service reference materials, to include publications (Publication 52, the IMM, Postal Operations Manual, etc.), standard operating procedures, and visual aids.Ability to communicate orally with internal and external stakeholders.Ability to communicate in writing sufficient to prepare professional correspondence referencing highly technical HAZMAT regulations.Ability to coordinate with other regulatory and enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and compliance with hazardous material statutes.Experience assisting in the development of civil and/or criminal cases and preparing casework for presentation to the appropriate authority.General knowledge of how the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations and the International Aviation Transportation Association (IATA) regulations align with USPS policy.Ability to prepare professional correspondence, as it relates to the civil penalty notices or letter of demands, for individuals or businesses in violation of 39 USC 3018 and 18 USC 1716.
We Offer…
Knowledgeable, encouraging and present leadershipA diverse and community-minded organizationCareer growth and learning opportunities for aspiring minds
The KACE Company, LLC is a federal contractor. The health and safety of our employees, partners, and customers is our priority. We have implemented workplace safety protocols and constantly monitor the evolving situation to adjust our COVID-19 response as needed. Additionally, as a federal contractor, we have policies from certain customers that require personnel working onsite to be fully vaccinated or regularly provide negative COVID-19 test results.
For more information about the company please visit our website at www.kacecompany.com
KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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