THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER (T32), Position Description Number D0478000 and is part of the AL AASF 2, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AASF 2, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW4 T. JOHNSON ***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***

Duties

(1) Receives, stores, and issues aviation gasoline and jet fuel for the facility. Orders fuel under a pre-negotiated government contract with a commercial vendor who provides delivery to the site. Receives fuel and assists in off loading into underground storage facilities. Handles all necessary grounding lines and hoses, monitors gauges, and ensures that proper procedures and safety practices are strictly observed. Ensures proper quantities are received and signs for deliveries. Monitors storage facilities, and ensures they are kept clean and free from conditions which could result in fire or explosion. Ensures that safety regulations are observed by all personnel in the area. (2) Transfers fuel from storage areas to tanker trucks with a fuel capacity of 2500 to 5000 gallons which are utilized to refuel aircraft. Operates necessary transfer and pumping equipment including valves, pumps, safety lines and hoses; monitors gauges and ensures that safety practices and regulations are strictly observed and enforced. Stands ready to implement emergency procedures if an unsafe condition should arise. Performs operator maintenance on storage facilities as required and performs all required fuel testing procedures. Determines existance of water in storage tanks and drains it. Conducts aqua-glo milipor tests at required intervals to determine existance of water and sediment in the fuel. Draws required fuel samples from storage and dispensing units and prepares them for shipment to testing laboratories. (3) Refuels and defuels assigned and transient aircraft, both rotary and fixed wing. Operates tactical and/or commercial type fuel trucks on the aircraft ramp parking area. Performs operator maintenance on the refueling truck and associated equipnent. Ensures all aircraft fuel tanks are full to prevent accurmlation of explosive vapors. Refueling is normally accomplished shortly after the return of aircraft. Connects grounding cables, operates the punp unit, and handles hoses. Dispenses fuel and enters fuel amount in fuel records and logbooks as required. (4) May assist authorized firefighters in the performance of fire and crash/reserve duties. May assist Aircraft Mechanics by performing Aircraft Mechanic Helper duties. (5) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SSG *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: Experience or training pumping gasoline, oil, jet fuel, or other similar products, handling lines and hoses at dock operations, and measuring fuels as they are received, stored, transferred, or loaded into equipment. Experience operating one or more relatively routine workstations and demonstrating skill in manipulating a few controls to regulate the flow of the liquids in a safe and efficient manner.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT CONSIDERED FOR WAGE GRADE POSITIONS.

Contacts

• Address AL AASF 2 5700 East Lake Blvd Birmingham, AL 35217-3599 US
• Name: Thomas Johnson
• Phone: 205-808-3319
• Email: [email protected]