FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR

Full Job Description

You will serve as a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR in the FUEL DEPARTMENT, OPERATIONS DIVISION of NAVAL STATION.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Controlling the distribution and storage of various grades of bulk petroleum products by assisting in controlling the operation of a multi-fuel storage and distribution system; Inspecting and testing hoses, lines, tanks, and pumps for leaks and loose fittings and reporting breaks and malfunctions to supervisor; Accurately gauging tanks by manual or automated calibrated measuring devices to determine volume of contents; Closing system and ensuring that fuel farm is secure, locking all pumps, doors, windows, gauges, and recovery hatches; and calculating the rate of fuel flow and regulating tank feed control valves to obtain and maintain adequate pump suction, pump motor amperage and proper tank levels.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230.

Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will inventory and inspect the storage/distribution, and the condition of the products received and issued.
• You will inspect and test hoses, lines, tanks, and pumps for leaks and loose fittings and report breaks and malfunctions to supervisor.
• You will accurately read and document meter readings of pump and storage tanks and perform operator maintenance of fuel storage and dispensing equipment.
• You will make minor repairs to tanks, pumps and valves by replacing packaging, tightening seals, and installing gasket.
• You will utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• You will perform operator maintenance various motor vehicles, small craft, oil spill recovery equipment and machinery, jitney tractors, forklifts, and record inventories and records for fuel, oil and other supplies used.
• You will oversee and direct safe operation of a complex bulk fuel distribution system consisting of several separate storage areas, pumping stations and receiving/dispensing points.