Fuel Distribution System Worker (Title 32) (Indefinite)

As a Fuel Distribution System Worker (Title 32) WG-5413-8 you will perform the following duties:

1. Receives stores and issues aviation fuels for the facility. Orders fuel under a negotiated government contract with a vendor who provides delivery to the storage location. Receives fuel by tanker truck or direct pipeline and assists in operations required to secure fuel in fixed storage facilities. Handles and monitors associated equipment including grounding lines hoses gauges pumps etc. and ensures that established procedures and safety practices are strictly observed. Ensures that fuel amounts received are the amounts ordered and completes appropriate receipt documents.
2. Operates a complete bulk fuel storage and distribution system composed of storage tanks interconnecting line and pipe arrangements pumps meters and gauges the movement of fuels between storage tanks and to refueling equipment and facilities consisting of 1200-5000 gallon tanker trucks and/or hydrant refueling equipment interconnected with the fuel farm. Operates necessary transfer and pumping equipment including valves pimps safety lines and hoses. Coordinates with personnel receiving fuel and observes to ensure safe conditions exist during fuel transfers. Performs general maintenance on facilities involving flushing tanks cleaning and changing strainers draining water from lines and tanks and reporting the need for more extensive repair needs.
3. Operates gasoline or diesel powered truck with a gross vehicle weight of more than 22000 pounds having 1200 to 5000 gallon capacity on public roads and highways on a regular and recurring basis in order to receive aircraft fuel from a commercial or government storage site and transport it to aircraft operating sites. Based on destination determines the route to be followed taking into consideration clearance of underpasses load limits of bridges and overpasses detours and road capacities etc. Exercises skill in being capable of operating vehicles with multiple forward speeds in two or more gear ranges two or more driving wheels and air brake systems. Must be able to back the vehicle into narrow areas and around loading docks etc. and drive on steep grades and curves without spilling cargoes. Because of the hazardous nature of the cargo transported exercises extreme care and all applicable safety precautions in loading storing and dispensing fuel and in operation of the transporting vehicles.
4. At a tank truck loading facility operates equipment to transfer fuel from storage tanks by coupling and uncoupling hoses monitoring meters and gauges opening and closing valves operating pumps and recording fuel mounts received. Transports fuel from the fuel farm to the flight line and positions the vehicles to facilitate off-loading of fuel. Exercises extreme caution in maneuvering around parked aircraft and associated support equipment as wall as aircraft moving on the ramp. Assists in the fueling of aircraft by ensuring that tanker and aircraft are properly grounded and operates the pumping equipment used to transfer fuel to the aircraft. Monitors gauges and motors and coordinates with personnel fueling the aircraft. Starts and stops pumps closes and opens valves disconnects and drains hoses etc. Effects emergency cut off of pumping operations in case of accident. Performs operator maintenance to ensure equipment is safe and operable. Performs duties required to off-load or defuel aircraft when needed to perform maintenance or other functions.
5. Performs required fuel testing. Determines the existence of water in fuel tanks and follows procedures to drain it. Conducts aqua-glo milipor and other fuels tests at required intervals to determine the existence of water sediments and other contaminate in the fuel. Drains required fuel samples from storage and dispensing units and prepares them for shipment to testing laboratories.
6. Prepares documentation required in accounting for fuel types and coordinates information with other supply functions.
7. May be required to perform such additional duties as structural fire fighting aircraft fire/crash/rescue duty security guard snow removal munitions loading and handling heavy equipment operation maintenance of facilities and equipment or to serve as a team member on boards to cope with natural disasters or civil emergencies.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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 states 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 trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the exact date of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) add the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualifications determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: This position serves as a temporary backfill for a deployed technician. Upon the return of the deployed employee this appointment is subject to termination. While the agency will do its best to identify placement opportunities in available vacancies continued employment is not guaranteed.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time subject to a 30 day notice and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E9/SGM) or Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E9/SGM) or Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4) regardless of employment status (Traditional Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to or during the advertisement period.
Group III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E1/PVT - E9/SGM) or Warrant Officers (W1/WO1 - W4/CW4)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have 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: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the WG-07 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience or training providing knowledge of the equipment (e.g. tanks manifolds valves filter/separators pumps etc.) and procedures for constructing bladder tank farms sufficient to provide technical guidance to and inspect the work of others.
2. Knowledge of fuels fuel distribution regulations and procedures and the operation of fuel distribution systems sufficient to perform a variety of functions associated with the operation of a system including general maintenance.
3. Ability to apply knowledge of more complex steps and processes to convert fuel measurements from volume received at tank temperature to the equivalent volume at the standard temperature set by the American Petroleum Institute.
4. Experience or training working in activities such as large fuel depots or fuel farms with complex interconnecting line and pipe arrangements and frequent requirements for large scale movement and transfer of a variety of liquid fuels.