The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers

This position is

located within the USCP, Operational Services Bureau (OSB), Hazardous Incident

Response Division (HIRD), Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT). The role of

HMRT is to ensure continuation and continuity of the nation's government

operations along with the safety and welfare of individuals in and around the

US Capitol Complex through a fully operational and comprehensive Chemical,

Biological and Radiological (CBR) Incident Response Program. HMRT responds to releases of

hazardous materials to take aggressive action to stop or control the release

through the use of specialized protective clothing and control equipment.

Duties

At the full

performance level at the grade CP-08, duties include the following:

Technicians will

respond to the presence or potential release of chemical and biological

hazardous materials in an effort 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.

You 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 U.S. Driver's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top 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.

In order to

qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described

below.

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.

NOTE: EVIDENCE OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

MUST BE SUPPORTED BY DETAILED DOCUMENTATION OF DUTIES PERFORMED IN POSITIONS

HELD. PLEASE PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION

ON YOUR RESUME AND NARRATIVE RESPONSES TO THE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE.

All eligibility

requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on

Qualification & Education are located at the following link:

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:

As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.

Criminal History Check Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.

Credit Check Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.

Selective Service Registration Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration.

Fingerprint Check Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.

Background Investigation Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

• Benefits
  
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Evaluation Factors:

Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly.

We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
  
  1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
  2. Other supporting documents:
  3. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
  4. College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers
  1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
  3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
  4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
  5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Email
  
  ...@uscp.gov
  
  Address
  
  Hazmat Response Team
  
  119 D Street NE
  
  Washington, DC 20510
  
  Next steps
  
  After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:

1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. Other supporting documents:
3. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
4. College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from

schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers

1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.

The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

...@uscp.gov

Hazmat Response Team

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request