FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INSPECTOR
What you'd do
You will serve as a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INSPECTOR in the QUALITY DIVISION, FUELS DEPARTMENT, DEPUTY LOGISTICS SERVICES DIRECTORATE of MCAS CHERRY POINT.
Major duties
You will clear fuel lines; open or close valves in proper sequence to provide an open pipeline from shipment point of origin to destination in accordance with pipeline transfer schedules and related instructions. You will record valve settings; initiate, control, and terminate fuel transfer; record gauge readings received from shipping, receiving, and transfer points and prepare a report of transfer. You will direct loading and unloading of railcars, tankers, trucks, aircraft, storage tanks and various fuel receipt and issue points throughout the fuel distribution system. You will collect fuel samples from railcars, 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 (NA VAIR) instructions. You will monitor equipment at frequent intervals for quality surveillance of fuels received and issued. You will inspect and conduct quality surveillance of aviation fuel entering and exiting the fuel distribution system via the pipeline, storage tanks, pumps, fill stands, trucks, mobile refuelers and hydrant system.
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: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Initiate action to improve methods, reduce waste, remove hazards, and compile required reporting records. 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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