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. The Screen-out Element for this position is: the ability to perform common tasks of a Fuel System Distribution Worker including: receiving, storing, transferring, dispensing fuels and cryogenic products; operating one or more specialized work stations; operating pumps and accessory equipment to load, unload and transfer fuels; performing operator maintenance and minor repair of fuel distribution system equipment; motoring the operation of gauges and meters; documenting the receipt and issuance of fuel; operating a motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of over 32,000 lbs. to include tank trucks, vacuum trucks, pickups, tow tractors, and forklifts; issuing aviation/ground fuel and cryogenics from a fuel distribution workstation to tanks, refueling units, or tank trucks; complying with established regulations for handling fuel and cryogenic products; complying with laws and regulations to handle Hazardous Material (HAZMAT).
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.