FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: I have the ability to perform a full range of tasks of a fuel distribution system worker to include experience performing a majority of the following duties with minimal supervision: receiving, issuing, storing and transferring petroleum and other products; operate special stations in a fuel distribution system and/or a fuel reclamation system to transfer fuel and other petroleum products from fuel distribution facility workstations to ships, refuel units, and/or tank trucks. I operate pumps and accessory equipment to load, unload, and transfer fuels through pipelines, hoses to and from tank farms, tankers, ships and tank truck utilizing a knowledge of various fittings and adapters to prevent spills. I monitor tank temperature, connect and disconnect hoses and open and close valves, checking periodically for leaks. I check the condition of receiving tanks, couple and uncouple hoses, read meters, open and close valves, operate the pumps, and record amounts that are transferred. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will serve as a fuel distribution system worker in the operations division, fuel department of NAVSUP FLC PEARL HARBOR.