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The primary purpose of this position is to install, repair, troubleshoot, modify, overhaul, and maintain various water and fuels systems, controls, and equipment. Provide maintenance, repair and support for systems facilities, real property and real property installed equipment. Duties
- As a certified Above Ground Tank Inspector / Underground Storage Tank Operator: Performs preventative maintenance (PM), locates and marks underground utility lines, inspects, installs, repairs, modifies, and tests fuel receiving, dispensing, storage, and fuel distribution facilities, systems, and components.
- Performs all phases of liquid propane system and component maintenance including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modification.
- As a certified Water Operator/Back Flow Prevention Tester: Performs PM, locates and marks underground utility lines, inspects and installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains a variety of water utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment.
- Performs maintenance using hand and power tools, plans and accomplishes work from initial layout to final assembly, and troubleshoots and repairs minor problems in fuel/water system electrical components.
- Performs duties in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200 Plumbing and Pipefitting Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS MECHANIC LEADER without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of safety and environmental standards, regulations and requirements.
- Knowledge of technical practices in order to interpret drawings, plan, lay out, install, modify, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of complete systems, and of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
- Knowledge of fuel distribution/storage, propane, water, gas, and sewer systems; of the physical properties and hazards associated with the handling of various types of fuels, waste; and of PM and inspection techniques as applied to fuel distribution/storage, propane, water, gas, and sewer systems.
- Knowledge of the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of system components such as industrial or domestic water and piping systems and equipment, automatic control valves, pumps, flow meters, etc. and electrical components such as electric motors, disconnect switches, starters, contactors, solenoids, and magnetic switches all without more than normal supervision.
5.Skill in calibration of fuel and propane systems and tank and pressure gauges.
- Skill in techniques used to measure, cut, thread, join, and fit piping and tubing and use of hand and power tools such as wrenches, pipe threaders, cutters, dividers, chalk lines, drills, grinders, and ground fault interrupter equipment.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Performs work that involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stooping, standing, arm movement, and climbing. Sometimes must work in awkward, tiring, or uncomfortable positions, or cramped areas. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts items weighing over 50 pounds using jacks, hoists, or helpers. May be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works both inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather, temperature extremes, high-wind conditions, and in areas that are noisy, smoky, dirty, dusty, and greasy. Subject to high noise levels, cuts, bruises, falls, burns, scrapes, strains, infections, skin abrasions, hazardous fumes, open flames, flying sparks, and hot metal. May work in close quarters such as trenches, mechanical rooms or attics and confined spaces such as manholes and crawl spaces. Subject to skin irritation from fuels and oils; exposure to noxious fumes or toxic vapors; and danger of fire, explosion, electrical shock, and asphyxiation. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Works around machinery or moving parts. Wears personal protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, hard hats, safety-toed boots and gloves.
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 hours per week.
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. How you will be evaluated Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. How to apply The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/09/2026
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13106302
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp.
- Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here.
- For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume.
- Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy.
- Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
- A complete Application Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
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Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant. Other information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
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Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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