6913 - Hazardous Waste Disposing

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard covers nonsupervisory work involved in identifying, collecting, processing, stabilizing, neutralizing, consolidating, and/or separating hazardous waste in preparation for disposal. The work requires knowledge of hazardous waste identification techniques and safe processing and packaging procedures. The work also requires an understanding and practical application of environmental rules and practices regarding the full range of hazardous waste material treatment and disposal procedures. Work within this occupation typically requires basic skill in the use of computers to access information systems to retrieve data pertaining to temporary storage, and processing information regarding hazardous wastes. Most work requires regular or incidental use of motor vehicles, fork lifts, and in some cases, warehouse tugs. In some work situations, hazardous waste disposers at industrial facilities may be required to participate on hazardous waste response teams to control accidental spills, overflows, and other emergency situations that may arise involving both hazardous wastes and materials.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the WAREHOUSING AND STOCK HANDLING FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

Compare Credential Agency Related As GI Bill® Accreditation ID
Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Registered Hazardous and Chemical Materials Manager (RHCMM) Is Not In Demand National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Hazardous Material Endorsement (H) Is Not In Demand United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) someSome    
Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) (Associate, Senior and Master Levels) Is Not In Demand International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM) otherOther    
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level I Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther    
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level II Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther    
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level III Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther    
Fire Protection: Special Hazards Suppression Systems - Level IV Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther    
Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials Is Not In Demand United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mostMost    
Wastewater Collection Operator Class I Is Not In Demand Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) someSome    
Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class I Is Not In Demand Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) someSome    
Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class I Is Not In Demand Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) someSome    
Certified Hazard Control Manager-Security (CHCM-SEC) Is Not In Demand International Board for Certification of Safety Managers (IBFCSM) otherOther    
QRO - Certification for Municipal Solid Waste Combustion Facilities Operator Is Not In Demand American Society of Mechanical Engineers International (ASME) someSome    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 6913 - Hazardous Waste Disposing. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Recycling and Reclamation Workers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Hazardous Material Endorsement (H) COOL Snapshot page.

The United States Department of Transportation (FMCSA), Hazardous Material Endorsement (H) is a credential that may be obtained by individuals who are commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. The Hazardous Material Endorsement (H) permits the professional truck driver to transport hazardous materials (HAZMAT); the endorsement is required to legally transport hazardous material. To earn the Hazardous Material Endorsement (H), candidates are required to be CDL holders, be a U.S. citizen or able to provide proof of legal status in the United States, be of legal age to operate a HAZMAT vehicle, willing to complete the TSA background check and to pass this check plus additional background checks. Candidates must complete a medical screening and pass the written exam.

Click here to go to Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials COOL Snapshot page.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials is a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) endorsement for individuals who operate a tank vehicle transporting hazardous materials. A CDL is held by individuals who operate certain Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) in interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce. States issue CDLs after drivers pass knowledge and skills testing. Drivers who operate special types of CMVs must pass additional testing to obtain an endorsement, which is placed on the CDL. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) requires drivers who operate or expect to operate tank vehicles transporting hazardous materials to pass a knowledge test to obtain the Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials endorsement. States issue the CDL Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials endorsement to drivers who successfully complete the knowledge test.

Click here to go to Wastewater Collection Operator Class I COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Wastewater Collection Operator Class I certification is for collection operators with knowledge and skills in the areas of equipment operation, evaluation and maintenance, collection system operation, maintenance, and restoration, lift station operation and maintenance, collection system monitoring, evaluation and adjustment, and security, safety and administrative procedures. Wastewater Collection Operator Class I applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one year of acceptable experience. Applicants must also pass a written exam. Applicants who are currently certified by another certification program and have taken and passed their certification exam with a score of 70 or above may qualify for certification through reciprocity.

Click here to go to Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class I COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class I is an entry-level biological wastewater treatment operator certification. Candidates for Class I must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and one year of relevant work experience. Individuals who do not meet the requirements may still be eligible based on experience and other criteria. Candidates must also pass an examination, demonstrating knowledge of core competencies for biological industrial waste operators.

Click here to go to Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class I COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Physical/Chemical Industrial Waste Operator - Class I is the entry-level physical/chemical wastewater treatment operator certification. Candidates for Class I must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and one year of relevant work experience. Individuals who do not meet the requirements may still be eligible based on experience and other criteria. Candidates must also pass an examination, demonstrating knowledge of core competencies for physical/chemical industrial waste operators.

Click here to go to QRO - Certification for Municipal Solid Waste Combustion Facilities Operator COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

Note: GI Bill approval data is updated quarterly. For the latest information, visit the WEAMS Licenses/Certifications Search page. Make sure to select "Both" in the LAC Category Type drop-down before searching.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians
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Click here for the external link to: My Next Move for Veterans - Recycling and Reclamation Workers
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