FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER Job in New Castle, DE

Vacancy No. DE-127759261-AF-25-064 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $31.71 to $37.06 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/7/2025 Close Date 7/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
New Castle, DE


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 D2427000 and is part of the DE 166 Logistic Readiness Squadron, National Guard.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Area 1 - All Permanent and Indefinite Title 32 Employees Area 2 - All current Delaware National Guard On-Board Title 32 Employees with military membership in the Delaware Air National Guard Area 3 -  All current Temporary Title 32 Employee, Traditional military member (M-Day & DSG), or AGR Member Area 4 = All applicants eligible for DENG Membership

Duties

1. Organizes, administers and evaluates a segment of the fuels quality assurance program
for the organization. Ensures responsibilities for product compliance inspections of all
petroleum activities. Draws fuel samples for frequencies and exact testing following
procedures listed in appropriate technical orders. Determines status and adequacy of
actions taken on prior inspection items and prepares accurate reports for management
use. Conducts statistical surveys of petroleum products in areas where trouble had been
encountered. Analyzes defect data, isolates trends and recommends corrective action.
Investigates problem areas, identifies causes, recommends and takes corrective follow up
action. Verifies quality through the application of audit and investigative methods to
ensure compliance with established guidelines. Advises responsible supervisors on
quality problems and required corrective action. Provides technical assistance to
personnel in assigned organization in order to improve quality and enhance safety of
equipment and workers using products. Prepares local operating procedures based on
supplements, regulations, and manuals of higher echelons in the area of quality
assurance. Assists in managing fiscal resources for support of the quality assurance
program. Conducts laboratory analysis to determine that physical and chemical
properties of products are within specification use limits. Operates precision measuring
instruments and analytical equipment designed to measure the effectiveness of
mechanical systems and petroleum handling hardware. Tests various petroleum,
cryogenic samples for total solids and microscopic analysis. Extracts samples from
selected source throughout the base and submits to area laboratory for pollution control
and correlation testing. Samples are recorded in the Air Force Test and Analysis Tool
(AFTAT). Uses technical publications, bulleting, specifications and standards. Must
conduct surveillance inspections during operations of components in pump house and
tank farms during receipt, transfer, sampling and issue of petroleum products.
Recommends objectives and acts as an advisor on well defined, non-controversial fuels
projects to ensure continuous refinement of the quality program in response to test
results, processing problems or objective quality evidence. Responsible for maintaining
the Quality Control module in the Fuels Automated System Fuels Manager Defense
(FMD) database. Documents all sampling, sample due dates and the status of all
equipment in the FMD. Builds and maintains test sets in the Quality Control Module of
FMD.

2. Directs, inspects, operates and maintains a complete fuels distribution system(s) to
receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels. Operates petroleum
products distribution equipment by initiating and controlling the movement and storage
of supplies throughout complete pipeline or tank farm systems, using telephone
communications, signal systems, a central control board, or similar facilities. I

3. Operates one or more types of special purpose design aviation and ground fuel tank
truck vehicles having a capacity of up to 6,000 gallons and gross vehicle weight of
70,000 pounds used for fueling/defueling various types of aircraft and ground fuels
applications such as AGE, power production, heating and engine test cells. Transports
fuel from the bulk storage area to the flightline issue point, positions the vehicle for the
refueling/defueling task as required. Monitors vehicle mounted main control panel,
gauges, meters and instruments.

4. Operates, inspects and performs all required maintenance and repair on 400-5,000
gallon cryogenic storage tanks. Troubleshoots, tests, and repairs all aspects of
mechanical & electrical systems and their subcomponents to include AC generators,
complex wiring harnesses, regulators, automatic relays, AC and DC power generation
circuitry, electrically controlled solenoids. As a results of such tests and diagnosis, and
make necessary repairs and adjustments to obtain maximum operating efficiency.
Utilizes electrical test equipment such as multi-meters to monitor system functionality
and make repairs. Inspects, maintains, performs operator maintenance, and minor repairs
to support equipment and cryogenic samplers to include the following: air purging units,
vacuum gauges, vacuum pumps, portable efficiency meters, portable samplers and other
support equipment that is required to maintain the cryogenic storage tank in a ready
condition to receive, store and transfer LOX or LIN. Applies safety or precautionary
procedures required in handling cryogenic fluids. Analyzes, isolates, and corrects system
malfunctions. Performs preventive maintenance on components and tanks, to include
inspections.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.
**Please contact HRO for a full copy of this position description (PD)**

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing of the announcement.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 (A1C) - E-6 (TSgt)

Compatible Military Assignments: 2F051

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: WG-09 - Must have 18 months of experience 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. Please indicate your level of experience below

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/ positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the WG-5413-09 series.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume (Required) showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Resume, DNG 51-R (Required)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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/12759261

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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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

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Agency contact information

Eugene Williams
Address
DE 166 Logistic Readiness Squadron
2602 Spruance Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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