FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER
What you'd do
You will serve as a Fuel Distributions Systems Worker in the Fuels Department, Operations Division of NAVAL STATION.
Major duties
You will operate various complex workstations to receive fuel and cryogenic products by tanker truck or pipeline at a fuel distribution workstation. You will adhere to strict quality control, technical manuals, regulations and instructions governing the receipt/issue of fuel and cryogenics. You will operate the Airport Hydrant System (AHS), opens and closes valves, starts and stops pumps, and records amounts transferred and correctly determine proper storage tanks for products received. You will issue aviation fuel, ground fuel, and cryogenics from a fuel distribution facility workstation to tanks, refueling units, aircraft, or tank trucks through fill stands and conducts defuel operations. You will perform daily, weekly, and monthly operator maintenance of fuel storage, fuel distribution systems, dispensing equipment, and assigned motor vehicle.
What you need to qualify
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: I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks of a Fuel Distribution System Worker including receive, store, issue, account for and maintain control of ground, bulk or aircraft fuel and cryogenic products; operate the hydrant system, open and close valves, start and stop pumps, and record amounts transferred; checking pressure gauges, inspecting fuel leaks and ensuring proper position of valves, tank gauges and switches; take samples from vehicles, equipment, and fuel facilities for analysis; adhere to strict quality control , technical manuals, regulations and instructions governing the receipt and issue of fuel and cryogenics. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. 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 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.
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