FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

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: Ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including inspecting and operating components and equipment associated with fuel truck operations and the fuel distribution system such as pumps, filters, valves, and meters.

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-ElementsExperience 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 collect fuel samples from tankers, bulk storage tanks, fill stands, nozzles, mobile refuelers, filters, and separators to conduct on site visual tests in accordance with current Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) instructions.
• You will operate pumps with fixed flow rates and take the temperature of fuels at various different levels.
• You will make safety checks on carbon dioxide equipment and electrical ground/ bonding cables.
• You will operate the vehicle's auxiliary pumping system to dispense fuel which includes regulating the pumping pressure and the rate of fuel flow which varies with each type of aircraft being serviced.
• You will serve on quick response for oil spills, tank ruptures, and leaks from barges, or other types of petroleum pollution.
• You will perform daily operator maintenance and conduct daily inspection on the assigned vehicle to identify loose parts, worn tires, etc.
• You will inspect and perform preventive maintenance of vehicle’s petroleum handling equipment.