Job opening: FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (MVO)
Salary: $33 - 38 per hour
Relocation: YES
Published at: Nov 28 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees.
Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees.
Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard
Area 4 - All current and former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility.
Area 5 - All U.S. Citizens.
PDCN: T7050000
Selecting Supervisor: George Koval
Duties
Refuels rotary and fixed-wing aircraft using hot and cold refueling methods. Performs aircraft defueling operations as requested. Ensures that fuel quantities for both air and ground vehicles are on hand to meet requirements and needed stock is obtained from proper locations. Prepares and submits reports dealing with airfield POL operations and accountability. Records meter readings, aircraft identification, and fuel quantities issued to aircraft. Procures signatures and completes required paperwork to insure accountability and reimbursement for fuel issued. Maintains accurate daily and monthly fuel issues and receipts records. Ensures operator preventive maintenance checks and services are performed and recorded for the refueling system. Notifies supervisor of any safety hazards, personnel problem, and fuel accounting errors. Ensures quality of aviation-grade fuel by sampling fuel, checking filter separators, inspecting tanks for water and sediment, and interpreting results. Implements established procedures in the event of a fuel spill or mishap. Complies with all Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements for protective clothing and safety requirements. Complies with Material Data Safety Sheets when handling fuel and other petroleum products. Performs duties as or ensures the presence of a fire marshal. Follows all environmental directives and laws pertaining to disposition of solvents, fluids, and other fuels. Serves as the hazardous materials (HAZMAT) custodian. Inspects, maintains, and operates anti/deicing equipment. Issues cryogenic products, anti/deicing fluids and/or packaged petroleum products, as required.
Transfers fuel from bulk tanks to aircraft refuel vehicles and other customers by operating pumps and accessory equipment. Sets pipeline hoses, tank valves and manifold switches to regulate flow. Monitors equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to maintain adequate pressure and proper fuel mix. Uses plumb bob and scale to sound tanks for net volume received or issued. Takes temperature readings, computes the mean temperature and, using a table, converts readings to correct volume. Identifies product and uses filters to insure purity. Keeps accurate records of gage and scale readings to insure correct volume and accountability. Submits fuel samples for laboratory analysis and maintains log of laboratory results. Completes daily inspections of fuel containers and storage areas. Patrols servicing area for debris, trash, and other hazards.
Provides transient alert assistance and marshalling services. Directs aircraft to designated parking areas and refuel/defuel points using proper hand, arm, and wand signals. Ensures transient aircraft are properly chocked, grounded, provided mooring, and armaments set on safe before servicing. Grounds petroleum distribution equipment and aircraft. Connects fuel hydrant and operates pump controls. Drives and operates multiple special use vehicles including "follow me" vehicle to lead aircraft, fork-lift, air stairs, all terrain vehicle, Surface Brake Friction Tester, aircraft towing equipment, and aircraft refuel trucks with manual transmissions, four or more forward speeds, and airbrakes; up to a capacity of 5,000 gallons and an empty weight of 12 tons and exceeds 32000 pounds when full. Performs operator's preventative checks and services on refuel vehicles. Completes initial and annual flightline driving training and certification, and demonstrates knowledge/understanding of air traffic control light gun signals, radio communication requirements and other procedures for operating vehicles in controlled and uncontrolled aircraft movement areas. Escorts non-licensed contractors and other personnel through aircraft movement areas. Monitors, inspects and removes foreign object debris (FOD) from aircraft parking areas. Contacts airfield operations to arrange for ramp sweeping and FOD pickup when necessary.
Performs administrative tasks in support of the Fuel Distribution System Worker (MVO) Supervisor including preparing reports, correspondence, logs, and other documents. Submits appropriate documents through the Fuel Automated System (FAS) to the financial management office in order to initiate proper reimbursement action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
- Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining.
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
- APPOINTMENT FACTORS: T5 Excepted Service appointment in the Alaska National Guard.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Rotating Shifts: Airfield operating hours range from 16-24 hours per day, 5-7 days per week. All non-supervisory positions work rotating shift in order to support published operational hours as well as occasional operations outside operating hours.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved in advance by the TAG.
- May require participation in drug testing.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and to safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
WG-08 - Must have at least 12 months of experience or training providing knowledge of the equipment (e.g., tanks, manifolds, valves, filter/separators, pumps, etc.) and procedures for constructing bladder tank farms sufficient to provide technical guidance to and inspect the work of others. Knowledge of fuels, fuel distribution, regulations, and procedures, and the operation of fuel distribution systems sufficient to perform a variety of functions associated with the operation of a system, including general maintenance. Ability to apply knowledge of more complex steps and processes to convert fuel measurements from volume received at tank temperature to the equivalent volume at the standard temperature set by the American Petroleum Institute.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
Contacts
- Address Alaska Army National Guard
P.O Box 5800
JBER, AK 99505
US
- Name: Lester Nathaniel Tuazon
- Phone: 907-428-6351
- Email: [email protected]
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