Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER, Position Description Number PDD0594000 and is part of the MA ARNG AASF 2, National Guard. This is a Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: LTC Geoffrey Leonard, 339-202-8901.
Duties
Receives and issues and provides guidance to lower level workers in the receipt and issue of bulk petroleum products. Inspects carrier transportation for proper seals, safety requirements and environmental control devices. Connects grounding wire and hoses, and operates pumps, valves, and gages during pumping operation. Gages tanks and checks for stray water content to determine volume of fuel received or issued, takes temperature readings, determines API gravity, and converts volume of fuel at tank temperature to volume of fuel at standard temperature. Records gage, scale, and/or meter readings, volumes of fuel received and issued, fuel receipts for fuel.
Takes samples of fuel for laboratory analysis. Based upon lab results, mixes or directs the mixing of fuels to increase flashpoint. or level of purity. Performs other tests for laboratory analysis to assess such operating conditions as condition of filters.
Projects monthly quantities of fuels required for the coming year based on past consumption, forecasts of requirements from visiting units, and information provided by the USPFO concerning the monetary fuel allocations of each national guard unit. Converts monetary allocations to gallon amounts and orders fuels under negotiated contract with a vendor who provides delivery. Schedules deliveries to assure adequate stock levels are available when needed.
Accounts for all fuels received, stored, and issued. Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of fuels. Prepares monthly bulk petroleum accounting summary in accordance with Army regulations. Prepares and maintains logs and records to account for incoming and outgoing petroleum products, daily fuel requests and amount of consumption by user unit. Computes cumulative usage and cost accounting records for each organization in training. Advises USPFO and unit representatives on allocations, cost, account balances, and availability of fuels. Monitors and restricts or bars fuel issuance to units reaching account limits.
Provides technical advice on and inspects construction of all Bladder Tank Farms set up by tenants or units in training, to include Fuel System Supply Points and/or Forward Area Refueling Points. Ensures that berms are correct height, joints are elevated; grounding rods are installed, equipment (e.g. bladders, hoses, valves, and fittings) is in proper working condition and Tank Farms are constructed in accordance with Army Regulations. Pressure tests all lines and ensures communications have been established with Fire Department before full-scale operation.
Performs operator maintenance on fuel distribution system, such as lubing pump bearings, changing strainer filters, adding anti-algae and other additives to fuels, and obtains and schedules required maintenance checks or repairs on system. Performs daily visual inspections of fuel facilities for leaks in storage tanks, excess fuels and to ensure that pollution and fire hazards do not exist. Makes periodic security checks for proper lighting, fencing and locking systems as outlined by regulations. Coordinates with Facility Engineer on required safety, fire, and environmental control regulations and procedures to ensure that fuel facilities meet minimum requirements.
Prepares and updates fuel-related standing operating procedures (SOP's). Recommends modification of local forms as necessary.
Serves as physical key custodian for all POL areas of responsibility, including service stations.
Prepares and updates POL portion of the mobilization plan for the training site.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- 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 probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Favorable background check is required.
- Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
Qualifications
Military Grades:
ENL: PV2 to SSG
Compatible Military Assignments:
MOS: 92F
*All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS*
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:Open to current members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and to safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have experience or training providing knowledge of the equipment (e.g., tanks, manifolds, valves, filter/separators, pumps, etc.) and procedures for constructing bladder tank farms sufficient to provide technical guidance to and inspect the work of others. Knowledge of fuels, fuel distribution, regulations, and procedures, and the operation of fuel distribution systems sufficient to perform a variety of functions associated with the operation of a system, including general maintenance. Ability to apply knowledge of more complex steps and processes to convert fuel measurements from volume received at tank temperature to the equivalent volume at the standard temperature set by the American Petroleum Institute.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
How to Apply
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/12729633
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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