Fuels Distribution System Operator Jobs in Michigan

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WORKER (MVO) (MI GAAF), Position Description Number NGT7050000 and is part of the MI AASF 1, National Guard.
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***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***
Works under the supervision of the Fuel Distribution System Worker (MVO) Supervisor, who provides general oral and written instructions and overall priorities and policies. Work is reviewed for compliance with regulations and effective, economical and safe accomplishment of operations to meet goals and objectives. Incumbent is expected to accomplish duties using own initiative with minimal technical assistance. On a regular and reoccurring basis will be designated "operator in charge" when supervisor is not present.
Refuels rotary and fixed-wing aircraft using hot and cold refueling methods. Performs aircraft defueling operations as requested.
Transfers fuel from bulk tanks to aircraft refuel vehicles and other customers by operating pumps and accessory equipment. Sets pipeline hoses, tank valves and manifold switches to regulate flow.
Provides transient alert assistance and marshalling services. Directs aircraft to designated parking areas and refuel/defuel points using proper hand, arm, and wand signals.
Performs administrative tasks in support of the Fuel Distribution System Worker (MVO) Supervisor including preparing reports, correspondence, logs, and other documents. Submits appropriate documents through the Fuel Automated System (FAS) to the financial management office in order to initiate proper reimbursement action.
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Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Mission Essential: (not emergency essential) - positions are subject to call back and work during nights, weekends, holidays, emergencies, and outside normal operating hours.
• Drug Screening: AR 95-2 para 5-4.c.(2)(b); AR 600-85 para 4-8.h.(6) and Ch. 5; AR 40-8; 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart C (applies to fuel operators); TC 3-04.15 para 1-49 and 5-42 thru 5-47.
• Rotating Shifts: Airfield operating hours range from 16-24 hours per day, 5-7 days per week. All non-supervisory positions work rotating shift work in order to support published operational hours
• position requires a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or territories to operate vehicles or incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• position requires a Commercial Driver's license with a HAZMAT (Hazardous materials) endorsement within the first 6 months of appointment.
• Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Experience or training providing knowledge of the equipment (e.g., tanks, manifolds, valves, filter/separators, pumps, etc.) and procedures for constructing bladder tank farms sufficient to provide technical guidance to and inspect the work of others. Knowledge of fuels, fuel distribution, regulations, and procedures, and the operation of fuel distribution systems sufficient to perform a variety of functions associated with the operation of a system, including general maintenance. Ability to apply knowledge of more complex steps and processes to convert fuel measurements from volume received at tank temperature to the equivalent volume at the standard temperature set by the American Petroleum Institute.
DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

1. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
2. Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
3. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Education
No substitution of education allowed for this position.
Additional information
Selective Service Act:
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Veteran's Preference: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement. Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
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