FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (T32)

About the role

THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 148th LGR SQ LOCATION: Duluth, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: MSgt Irving Mendez, Comm: ***, DSN: 825-7549 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284

What you will do

• This is not an all-inclusive list A FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (T32), WG, 5413, 10, Organizes, administers and evaluates a segment of the fuels quality assurance program for the 2/7 Position Description 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.
• Directs, inspects, operates and maintains a complete fuel distribution system(s) to receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels in a Type III hydrant system.
• 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.
• Inspects systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and inoperative components such as distribution lines, storage tanks, hydrant pits/outlets, oil/water separator, pumps, automatic/manual valves, meters, and system control rooms.
• Performs operator maintenance to include checking components for operation, adjustment, pressures, and external leakage under pressure, removing/cleaning/inspecting receipt and dispensing strainers, calibrating additive injectors, draining water from lines, tanks, filter separator vessels and dike/containment areas.
• Reports more extensive repairs/needs.
• Receives and transfers fuel by coupling and uncoupling hoses, closing and opening valves, starting and stopping pumps, monitoring gauges, meters and filter separators.
• Maintains hazardous waste management program, to include initial accumulation points maintenance & inspections.
• Conducts all additional required environmental inspections.
• Directs and coordinates disposal with Base Environmental Manger.
• Initiates emergency procedures as necessary.
• 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.
• Operates deadman control safety system and coordinates with personnel at the aircraft or receiving point.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• A full duty description is available upon request.

Requirements

• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required.
• If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard per the military grade(s) listed in this announcement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license. ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
• Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
• Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority.
• Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access.
• Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.
• The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard.

Education

EDUCATION: N/A You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.

Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.

Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians. Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards.

Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards.

National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.

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.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Resume showing work schedule (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), hours worked per week, To and From Dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week).
• If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
• Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify 3.
• The AGO 163 can be submitted to reflect your military experience.
• The OF 612 is optional to provide clarifying information but will not be used in lieu of a resume.
• Certificates must be included to support resume.
• Other Required Documents: Additional certifications, transcripts, training reports, and related credentials as applicable Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (12981328), title (FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (T32)) and Grade(s) (10) for which you are applying for.
• Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

What to expect next

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.

CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at ***.

Additional information

REMARKS: No PCS available. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2.

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus. IMPORTANT NOTES: Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series. Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (***).

This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult *** Military skill set is determined by AFSC requirements.

Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC. The Minnesota National Guard (MNNG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The MNNG will provide applicants and employees with disabilities the same opportunity for employment as enjoyed by individuals without disabilities.

The MNNG will provide qualified employees or applicants with Reasonable Accommodations and Personal Assistance Services in accordance with all applicable Federal regulations. Furthermore, pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated.

If you have questions, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at ***.