Fuel Distribution System Operator with Security Clearance

Duties * Represent management as the direct interface between Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, the Army Field Support Battalion, and the Defense Logistics Agency representatives for all matters concerning petroleum supply and distribution requirements. * Operate and maintain a complete mechanical fuels distribution system to include the airfield's Oasis aircraft hot refueling point. * Verify the daily physical inventory from eight refuel tankers and five above ground storage tanks by means of tapes, bob, and petroleum detecting paste to determine the quantity of fuel on hand. * Responsible for requesting the ordering of bulk F-24, when needed, to maintain mission readiness for Department of Defense aircraft. * Direct the receipt and transfer of F-24 from commercial tank trucks to storage tank. * Serves as an Airfield Hazardous Materials Representative for Waste and Contaminated Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricant with Fort Drum on hazardous materials issues. * Operates aircraft de-icing equipment consisting of a 66,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) hi-reach with a 78-foot-high boom and a mobile high lift vehicle with a 120-foot-high boom with open bucket for large, fixed wing aircraft. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * A Secret Security Clearance is required. * Obtain and maintain hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement to state issued commercial driver's license within 6 months of starting position. * Pre-employment and annual physicals thereafter. * This is a drug testing designated position. Both pre-employment and random drug testing are required * Work schedules frequently involve rotating shifts, operating 24 hours per day/7days per week, and overtime. * This position is mission essential. * This position has a requirement to lift up to 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. * Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. * This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. * This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Fuel Distribution System Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I can operate various fuel systems. I have experience or training initiating and controlling the movement and storage of fuel supplies by operating systems and storing fuel supplies by operating and or directing ground fuel tank truck vehicles - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts light to moderate physical effort while performing operation such as coupling and uncoupling equipment. Work requires considerable standing, walking, bending in cramped conditions, and climbing on tanks, rigging and other equipment. Frequently lifts and carries supplies, materials and equipment that weigh up to 70 pounds, and may handle items that weigh over 70 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Most work is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Follows safety regulations and uses safety equipment and precautions to avoid danger from fumes, flames and explosions or to avoid slipping or falling from equipment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information * Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. * You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. * One year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. * Student loan repayment may be authorized. * Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. * Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. 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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements . As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: * Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications . * Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. * If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. * For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. * For additional information see: What to include in your resume . 2. Other supporting documents: * Cover Letter, optional * Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable * This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal informat