FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (TITLE 32)

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER, WG-5413-10, you will receive, store, transfer, and distribute bulk petroleum products and provides oversight to lower-graded employees. Validates documentation and fuel received from incoming shipments for proper identification of fuel and examines cargo for proper seals, safety regulations, and environment control systems. Connects grounding wire and hoses and activates pumps, valves, and gages during pumping operation. Takes temperature reading, determine American Petroleum Institute (API) gravity and converts volumes of fuel at standard temperature. Ensures gage, scale, and/or meter readings, amounts of fuel received and issued, and fuel invoices are kept on file. Reports any defects, shortages, or overage in shipments to the supervisor. Performs preventative maintenance checks and services on the fuel distribution system, including lubricating pump bearings, changing strainer filters, and adding anti-algae and other additives to fuels, and obtaining and scheduling required system maintenance tests or repairs. Performs daily visual inspections of fuel facilities to inspect for leaks in storage tanks, surplus fuels, and pollution or fire concerns. Check for proper lighting, fence, and locking systems on a regular basis, as required by Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-E). To ensure that fuel facilities satisfy minimal criteria, coordinates with the Facility Engineer on necessary safety, fire, and environmental control regulations and procedures. Conducts daily clean-up of storage sites, equipment, and tools. May be appointed as the Responsible Officer per DLA requirements. Accounts for all fuels that are received, stored, and distributed. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of fuels. Prepares the monthly bulk petroleum account summary in accordance with regulations. Prepares and maintains logs and records to keep track of incoming and outgoing petroleum products, daily fuel requests, and the amount of fuel consumed by each user unit. Calculates the cumulative usage and expense accounting records for each training organization. Provides guidance to the USPFO and unit representatives on fuel allocations, costs, account balances, and availability. Monitors and restricts or prohibits the issuance of fuel to units that have reached their account limits. Prepares and maintains standing operating procedures (SOP's) pertaining to fuel and modifies to local forms as needed. Serves as the physical key keeper for all petroleum supply responsibilities, including service stations. Prepares and updates the petroleum supply section of the training site's mobilization plan. Analyzes prior fuel consumption records from visiting units to prepare forecast fuel requirements and budget estimations for upcoming fiscal year, to include the information provided by the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) regarding each national guard unit's monetary allocation. Converts monetary allocations to gallon amounts and schedules fuel orders through a negotiated contract with vendors who provides delivery that are scheduled to ensure adequate stock level is available when needed. Draws fuel samples for testing. Submits packaged lubricant samples for laboratory analysis on a regular basis. Mixes or directs the mixing of fuels to increase flashpoint or purity level based on scientific results. Performs additional test for laboratory analysis to assess operating conditions such as filter condition; perform other duties as assigned.

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 the procedures for issuing, receiving, storing, and inventorying fuel and the ability to keep accurate fuel records. --Knowledge of requisitioning, receiving, and issuance documentation and processes. --Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the storage, handling, and transportation of petroleum products and other chemicals. --Ability to properly load and unload fuel tanks, inspect receiving tanks for damage, read meters and record amounts. --Knowledge of petroleum products compatibility and the storage plan to keep the products safe. --Knowledge of the characteristics and controls of tanker trucks, equipment used at the fuel storage facility, pipeline system used within the fuel network and to properly carry and transfer fuel to and from tankers as well as large and small bulk storage tanks. --Skill in minor facility maintenance, repair, and part replacement. --Knowledge and skill in the operation of the fuel pipelines within the GTC in order to transfer fuel within the system. --knowledge are required to operate the workstations of a large fuel farm and to initiate and control the movement of fuel within the fuel system.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12878338 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. 2. You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.