FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER
What you'd do
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. WG-04: $26.18 - $30.51 WG-05: $27.96 - $32.61 WG-06: $29.77 - $34.68
Major duties
You will operate pumps and valves to load tank trucks with bulk lube oil, filling to markers or amounts required from verbal or written instructions. You will deliver oil to government facilities and ships located at the Fuel Department, deploying hose up to 100 feet and pumping into containers, and/or tanks. You will use various fittings and adapters to provide mechanical connections to prevent spills and/or loss of product.
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 the WG-04 is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform simple tasks including: manual labor activities such as truck loading or fuel wharf, securing ship's mooring lines, and following directions to develop your skills through a training program. The Screen-out Element for the WG-05 is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: Assisting with recording fuel transfers and applying seals to tank trucks. Using material handling equipment and demonstrating physical capability to handle fuel hoses, fittings, and other equipment. Helping senior workers with receiving, issuing and discharging cargo. The Screen-out Element for the WG-06 is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks including: Proficiency in operating heavy vehicles including fork lifts and specialized fueling equipment with gross vehicle weight up to and including 33,000 lbs. and be experienced in the proper loading and arrangement of cargo. Applying knowledge of safety procedures for handling dangerous materials. Performing routine maintenance and operator preventive maintenance. 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. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/#url=5400 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/5400/fws5413.pdf 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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