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Army National Guard Units Fuel Distribution Systems Worker (Title 32) (Permanent) in Blackstone, Virginia

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Fuel Distribution Systems Worker, Position Description Number D0594000 and is part of the MATES, National Guard. Responsibilities As a Fuel Distribution System Worker (Title 32), WG-5413-08, you will perform the below duties: (1) 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. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) Accounts for all fuels received, stored, and issued. Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of fuels. Prepares monthlybulk petroleum accounting summary in accordance with Army regulations. Prepares and maintains logs and records to account for incoming andoutgoing petroleum products, daily fuel requests and amount ofconsumption by user unit. Computes cumulative usage and cost accountingrecords for each organization in training. Advises USPFO and unitrepresentatives on allocations, cost, account balances, and availabilityof fuels. Monitors and restricts or bars fuel issuance to units reaching account limits. (5) Provides technical advice on and inspects construction offal 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 a reinstalled, 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. (6) 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. (7) Prepares and updates fuel-related standing operating procedures (SOP's). Recommends modification of local forms as necessary. (8) Serves as physical key custodian for all POL areas of responsibility, including service stations. (9) Prepares and updates POL portion of the mobilization plan for the training site. (10) Performs others duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SPC - E7/SFC) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SPC - E7/SFC), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E4/SPC - E7/SFC) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience or training operating and maintaining a fuel distribution system composed of bulk storage, hydrant-refueling system, or a tanker truck operation used to perform ground refueling of aviation aircraft. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the WG-07 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the WG grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience planning, directing, and organizing work assignments for lower grade personnel including the review of work requirements and establishing priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. Education 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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