THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2428000 and is part of the IL 126, National Guard.

Duties

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR (TITLE 32), WG-5413-5/8/10, you will manage fuel on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) which consists of operations and maintenance of a fuel distribution system that includes a Type III Hydrant fuel system (at Air Refueling Wings) equivalent to a small fuel farm, fuels laboratory, cryogenic storage, bulk storage, base service station, fuels information service center, mobile fueling operations and the financial account management for missile propellants, aviation fuels, ground fuels and cryogenics utilized in support of aircraft, motor vehicles, engine test cells, powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), generators and heating systems required to support the Wing mission and transient aircraft. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Organizes, administers and evaluates a segment of the fuels quality assurance program for the organization. Determine status and adequacy of actions taken on prior inspection items and prepare accurate reports for management use. Conduct statistical surveys of petroleum products in areas where trouble had been encountered. Direct, inspect, operate and maintain a complete fuel distribution system(s) to receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels in a Type III hydrant system. Operate, inspect and perform all required maintenance and repair on 400-5,000 gallon storage tanks. Verify quality through the application of audit and investigative methods to ensure compliance with established guidelines. Inspect 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. Extract samples from selected source throughout the base and submit to area laboratory for pollution control and correlation testing. Must conduct surveillance inspections during operations of components in pump house and tank farms during receipt, transfer, sampling and issue of petroleum products. Operate 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. Responsible for maintaining the Quality Control module in the Fuels Automated System Fuels Manager Defense (FMD) database. Provide technical assistance to personnel in assigned organization in order to improve quality and enhance safety of equipment and workers using products. Prepare local operating procedures based on supplements, regulations, and manuals of higher echelons in the area of quality assurance. Perform 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. Maintain hazardous waste management program, to include initial accumulation points maintenance & inspections. Operate 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. Transport fuel from the bulk storage area to the flightline issue point, positions the vehicle for the refueling/defueling task as required. Troubleshoot, test, and repair all aspects of mechanical & electrical systems and their subcomponents to include AC generators, complex wiring harnesses, regulators, automatic relays, AC and DC power generation circuitry, electrically controlled solenoids. Inspect, maintain, perform operator maintenance, and minor repairs to support equipment and cryogenic samplers to include the following: air purging units, vacuum gauges, vacuum pumps, portable efficiency meters, portable samplers and other support equipment that is required to maintain the cryogenic storage tank in a ready condition to receive, store and transfer LOX or LIN.

Requirements

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians in the 126th ARW. The SECOND area of consideration will be all other members of the Illinois National Guard or those eligible for membership. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - May not exceed the Rank SMSgt GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess 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: WG-10 Level MUST possess at least 18 months of experience or training operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and overhauling fuel systems and components.; experience or training initiating and controlling the movement and storage of fuel supplies by operating high pressure systems with a series of terminals connected by cross-country pipelines or multi-fuel storage and distribution facilities connected by a network of internal pipelines. WG-8 Level MUST possess at least 12 months of experience or training working in activities such as large fuel depots or fuel farms with complex, interconnecting line and pipe arrangements, and frequent requirements for large scale movement and transfer of a variety of liquid fuels. WG-5 Level MUST possess at least 6 months of experience or training which demonstrates the ability to use common hand tools and makes repetitive repairs; must have basic knowledge of the type of work performed by the occupational series; provide assistance to the journeyman by performing the simpler and routine duties of the trade. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Contacts

• Address IL 126 126th Guard Way Scott AFB, IL 62225-5503 US
• Name: James Mason
• Phone: 618-222-5870
• Email: [email protected]