Fuel Distribution System Worker Leader MVO

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Fairbanks, AK

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Distribution System Worker Leader serves in the Fuel Shop within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Wildland Fire Service, Alaska Aviation, in Fairbanks, Alaska. The position acts as a working leader for other Fuel Distribution System Workers. At the full performance level (WL-09), the work includes installing and maintaining portable aviation fueling facilities and equipment; operating and performing basic maintenance on fueling trucks, pumps, meters, filters, fuel tenders up to 5,000-gallon capacity, and 10,000-pound all-terrain forklifts; and performing duties related to shipping and storing aviation fuel. The employee receives and dispenses fuel, analyzes fuel samples in a laboratory, performs quality assurance and quality control on bulk fuel, communicates and coordinates information orally and in writing, operates equipment in varied environments, climbs 10-foot ladders, and operates motor vehicles.

This is a permanent career-seasonal, full-time appointment that does not provide year-round work. It guarantees 13 pay periods in pay status and may include up to 13 pay periods in non-pay status each year. Employees sign an annual career-seasonal agreement defining the work schedule. After 90 days, the schedule may be changed to a permanent non-career-seasonal position with work throughout the year. The job is not suitable for telework. The employee may be required to work on call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shifts, and must complete required training and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

The work takes place indoors and outdoors, day or night, throughout Alaska, in all weather conditions. It may involve dirty, dusty, greasy, wet, hot, or cold conditions; ladders and material-handling equipment; and travel to remote locations by fixed-wing or rotor-wing aircraft. The employee may face serious risk of injury or death. Physical demands include standing, bending, stooping, working in tiring positions, working rapidly for extended periods, and frequently lifting or carrying items weighing more than 100 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must possess, or obtain within 30 days of entry on duty, and maintain a valid Class A or Class B CDL with HazMat and tanker endorsements.
• Must obtain and maintain a DOT medical card within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Must obtain a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate or annual 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher certificate within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Must obtain Army Hazardous Waste Subject Matter Expert Training within 30 days of entry on duty.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must undergo pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• May be required to work on call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.
• Must demonstrate experience and skill sufficient to perform Fuel Distribution System Worker duties without more than normal supervision. Relevant skills include installing portable aviation fueling facilities, sampling aviation fuel, maintaining and refurbishing fuel-handling equipment, refueling fixed-wing aircraft, operating fuel trucks, cleaning up fuel spills, and leading these activities through training, supervision, and quality control.
• Must demonstrate ability in the job-related factors: leading or supervising (screen-out factor); interpreting instructions and specifications; dexterity and safety; equipment assembly, installation, and repair; operation of specified equipment and machinery; operation of motor vehicles; technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Must receive at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements to qualify.
• Experience and training must be documented in the resume; job titles alone will not be assumed to demonstrate performance of the duties.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of November 12, 2026, unless otherwise stated.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period, with continued employment subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Act as a working leader for Fuel Distribution System Workers, including training, supervising, and providing quality control for fuel-handling activities.
• Install portable aviation fueling facilities and maintain and refurbish aviation fuel-handling equipment.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on fueling trucks, pumps, meters, and filters.
• Operate fuel tenders up to 5,000-gallon capacity and 10,000-pound all-terrain forklifts.
• Perform duties involving the shipment and storage of aviation fuel.
• Receive and dispense fuel and refuel fixed-wing aircraft.
• Perform laboratory analysis of fuel samples and quality assurance and quality control on bulk fuel.
• Clean up fuel spills.
• Communicate and coordinate information orally and in writing.
• Operate equipment in varied work environments and operate motor vehicles.

Benefits

• Career-seasonal appointments include the same benefits as career appointments.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed