FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER

Summary You will serve as a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER in the Fuels Department, Operations Division of NAVAL STATION. Responsibilities You will operate refueling/defueling equipment and vehicles on military installations and surrounding areas. You will read meters, take samples, temperature, water cuts and gross liquid gauges. You will complete receipt documents and record amount of fuel transferred. You will check conditions of tanks, couples and uncouples hoses and read meters. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Operating various types of work stations to receive fuel by tanker truck, pipeline, or ship at a distribution work station; Issuing fuel from a fuel distribution facility workstation to ships, tanks, refueling units, and/or tank trucks; Adhering to strict quality control, technical manuals, regulations, instructions, and operations orders governing the receipt and issue of fuel; Performing daily, weekly, and monthly operator maintenance of fuel storage, fuel distribution systems, dispensing equipment, and assigned motor vehicle; and assisting in quality control of petroleum products by obtaining periodic samples from equipment and facilities. 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A 40 hour work week is typical for this position. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. PCS incentive may be authorized. Physical Effort Exerts light to moderate physical effort while performing duties. May lift or carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds. Heavier items are moved with assistance from others or with weight handling equipment. Work is occasionally at elevations with safe footing up to 250 feet. Work requires considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in cramped conditions. Working Conditions The work is performed within JBPHH, including Red Hill, and requires constant climbing of ladders of up to 80 feet. The position requires the use of appropriate safety equipment (e.g., ear plugs, safety goggles, steel toed shoes, etc). Additionally, the work is performed indoors and outdoors; the incumbent will be exposed to excessive heat, humidity and will work during inclement weather. He/she will be exposed to fuel fumes, excessive noise, and will work around moving machinery and vehicles. Lastly, the incumbent will perform most of the duties of the position while working closely with others in teams, and sometimes alone. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.