FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (TITLE 32)

Duties

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (TITLE 32), WG-5413-9, you will manage fuel on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) which consists of operations and maintenance of a fuel distribution system that includes a fuels laboratory, cryogenic storage, bulk storage, base service station, fuels information service center, mobile fueling operations and the financial account management for missile propellants, aviation fuels, ground fuels and cryogenics utilized in support of aircraft, motor vehicles, engine test cells, powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), generators and heating systems required to support the Wing mission and transient aircraft.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Organize, administer, and evaluate a segment of the fuels quality assurance program to ensure compliance with petroleum product standards.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain fuels distribution systems used to receive, store, transfer, and issue aviation and ground fuels.
• Operate, inspect, and perform maintenance and repair on cryogenic storage tanks and associated mechanical and electrical systems.
• Operate special purpose aviation and ground fuel tank vehicles to fuel and defuel aircraft and support ground fuel operations.
• Conduct product compliance inspections of petroleum activities and determine the status and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, servicing, repair, and adjustments on fuels systems and equipment.
• Analyze defect data, isolate trends, and recommend corrective action to improve fuels quality and system reliability.
• Maintain quality control, maintenance, and inspection records in applicable automated systems and databases.
• Draw fuel samples at required frequencies and conduct laboratory analysis to verify physical and chemical properties meet specifications.
• Operate precision measuring instruments and analytical equipment to evaluate petroleum handling hardware and mechanical systems.
• Use gauges, meters, filter separators, and test equipment to monitor fueling, transfer, and storage operations.
• Utilize electrical test equipment such as multi-meters to troubleshoot, test, and repair cryogenic and support equipment systems.
• Interpret and apply technical orders, specifications, standards, bulletins, and operating procedures to fuels operations.
• Apply safety and precautionary procedures during fueling, defueling, cryogenic handling, and hazardous material operations.
• Perform surveillance inspections during receipt, transfer, sampling, and issue of petroleum products.
• Maintain hazardous waste management and environmental inspection programs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and use required personal protective equipment and ensure proper safety practices are followed.
• Plan, monitor, and conduct on-the-job training and self-assessments using established management and control programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• Indefinite position/temporary promotion/may become permanent.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum rank requirement of SrA and May not exceed the rank of TSgt.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : WG-09 Level - MUST possess 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.

xperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

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 ( ).

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