Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCARNG). Applications will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER, WG-5413-10, you will receive, store, transfer, and distribute bulk petroleum products and provides oversight to lower-graded employees. Validates documentation and fuel received from incoming shipments for proper identification of fuel and examines cargo for proper seals, safety regulations, and environment control systems. Connects grounding wire and hoses and activates pumps, valves, and gages during pumping operation. Takes temperature reading, determine American Petroleum Institute (API) gravity and converts volumes of fuel at standard temperature. Ensures gage, scale, and/or meter readings, amounts of fuel received and issued, and fuel invoices are kept on file. Reports any defects, shortages, or overage in shipments to the supervisor. Performs preventative maintenance checks and services on the fuel distribution system, including lubricating pump bearings, changing strainer filters, and adding anti-algae and other additives to fuels, and obtaining and scheduling required system maintenance tests or repairs. Performs daily visual inspections of fuel facilities to inspect for leaks in storage tanks, surplus fuels, and pollution or fire concerns. Check for proper lighting, fence, and locking systems on a regular basis, as required by Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-E). To ensure that fuel facilities satisfy minimal criteria, coordinates with the Facility Engineer on necessary safety, fire, and environmental control regulations and procedures. Conducts daily clean-up of storage sites, equipment, and tools. May be appointed as the Responsible Officer per DLA requirements. Accounts for all fuels that are received, stored, and distributed. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inventory of fuels. Prepares the monthly bulk petroleum account summary in accordance with regulations. Prepares and maintains logs and records to keep track of incoming and outgoing petroleum products, daily fuel requests, and the amount of fuel consumed by each user unit. Calculates the cumulative usage and expense accounting records for each training organization. Provides guidance to the USPFO and unit representatives on fuel allocations, costs, account balances, and availability. Monitors and restricts or prohibits the issuance of fuel to units that have reached their account limits. Prepares and maintains standing operating procedures (SOP's) pertaining to fuel and modifies to local forms as needed. Serves as the physical key keeper for all petroleum supply responsibilities, including service stations. Prepares and updates the petroleum supply section of the training site's mobilization plan. Analyzes prior fuel consumption records from visiting units to prepare forecast fuel requirements and budget estimations for upcoming fiscal year, to include the information provided by the United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) regarding each national guard unit's monetary allocation. Converts monetary allocations to gallon amounts and schedules fuel orders through a negotiated contract with vendors who provides delivery that are scheduled to ensure adequate stock level is available when needed. Draws fuel samples for testing. Submits packaged lubricant samples for laboratory analysis on a regular basis. Mixes or directs the mixing of fuels to increase flashpoint or purity level based on scientific results. Performs additional test for laboratory analysis to assess operating conditions such as filter condition; perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E6 and below)

Minimum Requirements: 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: (must have 18 months) 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 work stations and demonstrating skill in manipulating a few controls to regulate the flow of the liquids in a safe and efficient manner.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

--Knowledge of the procedures for issuing, receiving, storing, and inventorying fuel and the ability to
keep accurate fuel records.

--Knowledge of requisitioning, receiving, and issuance documentation and
processes.

--Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the storage, handling, and
transportation of petroleum products and other chemicals.

--Ability to properly load and unload fuel tanks, inspect receiving tanks for damage, read meters and record amounts.

--Knowledge of petroleum products compatibility and the storage plan to keep the products safe.

--Knowledge of the characteristics and controls of tanker trucks, equipment used at the fuel storage facility, pipeline system used within the fuel network and to properly carry and transfer fuel to and from tankers as
well as large and small bulk storage tanks.

--Skill in minor facility maintenance, repair, and part replacement.

--Knowledge and skill in the operation of the fuel pipelines within the GTC in order to transfer fuel within the system.

--knowledge are required to operate the workstations of a large fuel farm and to initiate and control the movement of fuel within the fuel system.