FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (TITLE 32) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OPERTAOTR, WG-5413-10, you will organize, administer and evaluate a segment of the fuels quality assurance program for the organization; ensure responsibility for product compliance inspections of all petroleum activities; draw fuel samples for frequencies and exact testing following procedures listed in appropriate technical orders; determine status and adequacy of actions taken on prior inspection items and prepares accurate reports for management use; conduct statistical surveys of petroleum products in areas where trouble had been encountered; analyze defect data, isolate trends and recommend corrective action; investigate problem areas, identify causes, recommend and take corrective follow-up action; verify quality through the application of audit and investigative methods to ensure compliance with established guidelines; direct, inspect, operate and maintain a complete fuel distribution system(s) to receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels in a Type III hydrant system; operate petroleum products distribution equipment by initiating and controlling the movement and storage of supplies throughout complete pipeline or tank farm systems, using telephone communications, signal systems, a central control board, or similar facilities; inspect systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and inoperative components such as distribution lines, storage tanks, hydrant pits/outlets, oil/water separator, pumps, automatic/manual valves, meters, and system control rooms; perform operator maintenance to include checking components for operation, adjustment, pressures, and external leakage under pressure, removing/cleaning/inspecting receipt and dispensing strainers, calibrating additive injectors, draining water from lines, tanks, filter separator vessels and dike/containment areas; report more extensive repairs/needs; operate one or more types of special purpose design aviation and ground fuel tank truck vehicles having a capacity of up to 6,000 gallons and gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds used for fueling/defueling various types of aircraft and ground fuels applications such as AGE, power production, heating and engine test cells; transport fuel from the bulk storage area to the flightline issue point, positions the vehicle for the refueling/defueling task as required; monitor vehicle mounted main control panel, gauges, meters and instruments; operate deadman control safety system and coordinates with personnel at the aircraft or receiving point; exercise safety precautions during fueling/defueling operations; inspect and perform operator maintenance and safety checks to ensure that refueling equipment is safe and operational; modify all sales transactions to reflect fuel at 60 degrees using volume correction factor per DLA policy regarding capitalized fuel; operate, inspect and perform all required maintenance and repair on 400-5,000 gallon storage tanks; troubleshoot, test, and repair all aspects of mechanical & electrical systems and their subcomponents to include AC generators, complex wiring harnesses, regulators, automatic relays, AC and DC power generation circuitry, electrically controlled solenoids; as a result of such tests and diagnosis, and make necessary repairs and adjustments to obtain maximum operating efficiency; utilize electrical test equipment such as multi-meters to monitor system functionality and make repairs; inspect, maintain, perform operator maintenance, and minor repairs to support equipment and cryogenic samplers to include the following: air purging units, vacuum gauges, vacuum pumps, portable efficiency meters, portable samplers and other support equipment that is required to maintain the cryogenic storage tank in a ready condition to receive, store and transfer LOX or LIN; apply safety or precautionary procedures required in handling fluid; analyze, isolate, and correct system malfunctions; perform preventive maintenance on components and tanks, to include inspections; assess, monitor and review assigned Self-Assessment Communicators utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) program; use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE); plan, monitor and conduct On-The-Job Training (OJT), for assigned Fuels Management Flight personnel; maintain a consolidated tool kit program; perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Qualifications Military Grades: Enlisted (SrA/E4 to TSgt/E6) Minimum Requirements: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and to safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: (Must have 18 months) of experience or training operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and overhauling fuel systems and components. Experience or training initiating and controlling the movement and storage of fuel supplies by operating high pressure systems with a series of terminals connected by cross-country pipelines or multi-fuel storage and distribution facilities connected by a network of internal pipelines. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Knowledge of one or more separate fuel distribution systems involving the receipt, storage, transfer, and issue of aviation fuels and ground fuel (gasoline and diesel) used in motor vehicles and motorized equipment. Ability to recognize when deviations to procedures are warranted and allowed. Skill and knowledge of all operations, including the receiving, testing, transfer and movement of fuels from one storage tank to another, and from tanks to fuel trucks and then to the user. Ability to work around heavily armed and fueled and moving aircraft requires significant care to avoid problems with significant impact; including night flying operations Knowledge in operation of fuel distribution facilities. Aviation and motor vehicle fuels are received and stored in large tanks, either above or below ground. The nature of the military mission requires the proper fuels are delivered, including proper types and quantities of additives, and that they are pumped according to the specifications required by aircraft type. Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our 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

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