U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Fuel Distribution System Operator, WG-5413-10


Pay$29.89 - $34.88 / hour
LocationElizabeth City/North Carolina
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 779407200

      This position is located at DHS/U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Base Elizabeth City, Maintenance Branch, Facilities Engineering Division, in Elizabeth City, NC


      Duties



      Requirements


      • U.S. Citizenship is required.
      • Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position.
      • This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
      • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
      • The position requires a valid state driver's license.
      • The position requires a CDL license w/ hazmat and tanker endorsement.
      • A one-year probationary period may be required.

      Qualifications


      Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

      Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements:

      1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element).

      2. Knowledge of proper and safe operation of bulk fuel delivery trucks and the techniques of receiving and dispensing fuel.

      3. Ability to keep records such as gauge and scale readings and volume transferred, and take samples of fuels for laboratory analysis.

      4. Ability to operate various pumps used to load, unload, and transfer fuel oils, gasoline, and jet fuels through pipelines and hoses to and from tank farms, fueling pits,

      aircraft, tankers, tank trucks.

      5. Ability to inspect pipelines and tank farm areas, examining facilities and equipment, reporting the need for repairs, and perform general maintenance work, such as flushing tanks, cleaning nozzle strainers, pit box strainers, truck loading stand strainers, fill line strainers, and water line strainers.

      6. Knowledge of when to make adjustments to maintain adequate pressure, and start or stop pumps in accordance with tank gauge readings, warning horns, signal lights, and operating instructions.

      National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  • About the company

      The United States Department of Homeland Security is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management.