Title 32 Fuel Distribution System Worker Wg-5413-09

Air National Guard Units • Charleston, WV

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 dual-status technician excepted service position in the Fuels Management Flight within the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mission Support Group, at an Air National Guard Aviation Wing. The position manages fuel on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency and operates and maintains a fuel distribution system. The system includes a fuels laboratory, cryogenic and bulk storage, a base service station, a fuels information service center, mobile fueling operations, and financial account management for missile propellants, aviation fuels, ground fuels, and cryogenics supporting aircraft, vehicles, engine test cells, powered Aerospace Ground Equipment, generators, heating systems, the Wing mission, and transient aircraft.

The worker administers part of the fuels quality assurance program, inspects petroleum activities, tests fuel samples, reviews inspection findings, analyzes product defects and trends, investigates problems, recommends corrective actions, and advises supervisors and personnel on quality and safety. The position also directs, inspects, operates, and maintains fuel distribution systems; operates specialized aviation and ground fuel trucks; and maintains and repairs cryogenic storage tanks and related equipment and systems.

The position requires membership in the West Virginia National Guard, military uniform wear, and the ability to meet the stated military grade and security requirements. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operations or contingencies. The worker must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities and use required safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required, with membership in the West Virginia National Guard required before the effective date of placement.
• Must meet the military grade requirement: minimum E3 and maximum E6; rank must be included in the resume.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and safely operate equipment required for the position.
• Must have experience or training operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and overhauling fuel systems and components.
• Must have experience or training controlling the movement and storage of fuel supplies using high-pressure systems, cross-country pipelines, or multi-fuel storage and distribution facilities connected by internal pipelines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements, including a background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance and, at minimum, complete a National Agency Check before assignment.
• Must comply with applicable Selective Service registration requirements for male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be eligible under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment; a qualifying domestic violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the position's duties.
• Must establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must be able to work irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours or outside the normal duty day when operational requirements or contingencies require it.
• Must provide required military personnel office memorandum if below the minimum grade or, for enlisted applicants above the maximum rank, a memorandum agreeing to voluntary reduction in rank.
• If qualifying based on education, must submit college transcripts or proof of degree with the application.

Responsibilities

• Organize, administer, and evaluate a segment of the fuels quality assurance program.
• Inspect petroleum activities, draw and test fuel samples according to applicable procedures, review prior inspection actions, and prepare reports.
• Conduct surveys, analyze defect data, identify trends and causes, recommend corrective actions, and verify compliance through audits and investigations.
• Advise supervisors and provide technical assistance to personnel on fuel quality, corrective actions, and safe equipment and product use.
• Prepare local operating procedures based on higher-level supplements, regulations, and manuals.
• Direct, inspect, operate, and maintain fuel distribution systems used to receive, store, transfer, and issue aviation and ground fuels.
• Operate distribution equipment and control the movement and storage of fuel through pipeline or tank farm systems.
• Operate specialized aviation and ground fuel tank trucks with capacities up to 6,000 gallons and gross vehicle weights up to 70,000 pounds to fuel or defuel aircraft and support ground fuel applications.
• Transport fuel to flightline issue points, position vehicles, monitor controls and instruments, operate safety controls, and coordinate with personnel at receiving points.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and repair cryogenic storage tanks and their mechanical and electrical systems and components.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to cryogenic support equipment and samplers; perform preventive maintenance and inspections; and handle cryogenic fluids using required precautions.
• Assess, monitor, and review assigned Self-Assessment Communicators using the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) program.
• Use and ensure proper fit of required safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Plan, monitor, and conduct on-the-job training for assigned Fuels Management Flight personnel.
• Maintain a consolidated tool kit program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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