Fuel Distribution System Worker

Army National Guard Units • Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Iowa Army National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position is located at STC in Johnston, Iowa, and is restricted to current members of the Iowa Army National Guard. The Fuel Distribution System Worker receives, stores, issues, and accounts for bulk petroleum products and provides guidance to lower-level workers. The role operates and maintains fuel distribution equipment and systems, monitors fuel quality and inventory, coordinates deliveries, and advises unit representatives on fuel allocations, costs, account balances, and availability.

The worker inspects and advises on construction of bladder tank farms and related fuel supply points, verifies compliance with Army regulations and safety requirements, and conducts facility inspections and security checks. The role also maintains fuel-related records, accounting summaries, standing operating procedures, and mobilization plans, and coordinates with the Facility Engineer on safety, fire, and environmental controls. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current membership in the Iowa Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment is required; the selectee must wear the military uniform.
• Must be an enlisted member at E-9 or below.
• Ability to follow instructions and safely operate equipment required to perform the job duties.
• Experience or training with fuel-system equipment and procedures for constructing bladder tank farms sufficient to provide technical guidance and inspect others' work.
• Experience and knowledge of fuels, fuel distribution, regulations, procedures, and operation of fuel distribution systems sufficient to perform system operations and general maintenance.
• Ability to apply knowledge of complex processes to convert fuel measurements from tank-temperature volume to the equivalent volume at the standard temperature set by the American Petroleum Institute.
• Must serve a two-year trial period, or a one-year period for veterans' preference eligibles, and receive written certification to continue employment after the trial period.
• Must attain and maintain the security clearance required for the position; if not held at hiring, an application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Application materials must be received by 10/23/2026.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue bulk petroleum products and provide guidance to lower-level workers.
• Inspect carrier transportation for proper seals, safety requirements, and environmental control devices.
• Connect grounding wires and hoses, and operate pumps, valves, and gauges during pumping operations.
• Gauge tanks, check for water, take temperature readings, determine API gravity, and convert fuel volume at tank temperature to standard temperature.
• Record gauge, scale, and meter readings and document fuel volumes received and issued.
• Take fuel samples for laboratory analysis and mix or direct mixing of fuels based on results; conduct other tests, including tests of filter condition.
• Project fuel needs, convert monetary allocations to gallon amounts, order fuel under negotiated vendor contracts, and schedule deliveries.
• Account for fuel received, stored, and issued; conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventories.
• Prepare monthly bulk petroleum accounting summaries and maintain logs and records of fuel receipts, issues, requests, and consumption.
• Compute cumulative usage and cost records for organizations in training.
• Advise the USPFO and unit representatives about allocations, costs, account balances, and fuel availability.
• Monitor fuel accounts and restrict or bar fuel issuance to units that reach their account limits.
• Provide technical advice on and inspect construction of bladder tank farms, Fuel System Supply Points, and Forward Area Refueling Points.
• Verify tank-farm construction, equipment condition, berms, joints, grounding rods, and compliance with Army regulations; pressure-test lines and ensure fire-department communications are established before full-scale operation.
• Perform operator maintenance on fuel distribution systems, including lubricating pump bearings, changing strainer filters, and adding fuel additives; obtain and schedule maintenance checks or repairs.
• Inspect fuel facilities for leaks, excess fuel, pollution hazards, and fire hazards; conduct security checks of lighting, fencing, and locking systems.
• Coordinate with the Facility Engineer regarding safety, fire, and environmental controls and procedures.
• Prepare and update fuel-related standing operating procedures and recommend modifications to local forms.
• Serve as physical key custodian for POL areas of responsibility, including service stations.
• Prepare and update the POL portion of the training site's mobilization plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and employment status, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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