FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER SUPERVISOR (MVO)

FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORKER SUPERVISOR (MVO)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Richardson, Alaska

Salary Range: $46.96 - $54.7 Per Hour

Job Summary: Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees. Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees. PDCN: T7170000 Selecting Supervisor: Andy Mcwhorter

Major Duties:

• Supervises subordinate workforce within the Airfield Services section. Plans weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Revises work schedules to meet changes in workload, considering factors such as peak loads, availability of manpower, and processing time requirements. Establishes deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules and methods and policies established by higher levels of supervision. Coordinates work with the Airfield Operations Officer and Airfield Manager and informs them of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources. Determines required number and types of personnel, materials and equipment necessary to support mission requirements. Provides recommendations for programming and budgeting manpower and funding requirements for airfield services. Provides recommended solutions to staffing, equipment, and funding shortfalls. Develops performance standards, counsels employees on performance, and conducts formal and informal performance appraisals. Provides verbal and written technical advice, and explains work requirements, methods and procedures. Reviews position descriptions for currency and accuracy and makes necessary changes; reports detailing of employees to jobs other than their own. Interviews candidates for vacancies and recommends selections. Refuels rotary and fixed-wing aircraft using hot and cold refueling methods. Performs aircraft defueling operations as requested. Ensures that fuel quantities are on hand to meet requirements and needed stock is obtained from proper locations. Prepares and submits reports dealing with airfield POL operations and accountability. Records meter readings, aircraft identification, and fuel quantities issued to aircraft. Procures signatures and completes required paperwork to insure accountability and reimbursement for fuel issued. Maintains accurate daily and monthly fuel issues and receipts records. Ensures operator preventive maintenance checks and services are performed and recorded for the refueling system. Notifies supervisor of any safety hazards, personnel problem, and fuel accounting errors. Ensures quality of aviation-grade fuel by sampling fuel, checking filter separators, inspecting tanks for water and sediment, and interpreting results. Implements established procedures in the event of a fuel spill or mishap. Complies with all Department of Defense, Department of the Army, and Occupational Safety and Health Act requirements for protective clothing and safety requirements. Complies with Material Data Safety Sheets when handling fuel and other petroleum products. 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. Monitors equipment and makes appropriate adjustments to maintain adequate pressure and proper fuel mix. Uses plumb bob and scale to sound tanks for net volume received or issued. Takes temperature readings, computes the mean temperature and using a table, converts readings to correct volume. Identifies product and uses filters to insure purity. Keeps accurate records of gage and scale readings to insure correct volume and accountability. Submits fuel samples for laboratory analysis and maintains log of laboratory results. Completes daily inspections of fuel containers and storage areas. Provides transient alert assistance and marshalling services. Directs aircraft to designated parking areas and refuel/defuel points using proper hand, arm, and wand signals. Ensures transient aircraft are properly chocked, grounded, provided mooring, and armaments set on safe before servicing. Grounds petroleum distribution equipment and aircraft. Connects fuel hydrant and operates pump controls. Drives and operates multiple special use vehicles including "follow me "vehicle to lead aircraft, fork-lift, air stairs, all-terrain vehicle, Surface Brake Friction Tester, aircraft towing equipment, and aircraft refuel trucks with manual transmissions, four or more forward speeds, and airbrakes; up to a capacity of 5,000 gallons and an empty weight of 12 tons. Performs operator's preventative checks and services on refuel vehicles. Completes initial and annual flight line driving training and certification, and demonstrates knowledge/understanding of air traffic control light gun signals, radio communication requirements and other procedures for operating vehicles in controlled and uncontrolled aircraft movement areas. Performs administrative tasks in support of the Airfield Operations Officer and Airfield Manager 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. WS-08 - Must have at least 36 months of specialized 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. In addition to the journeyman level knowledge, experience which demonstrates the ability to plan, direct, and organize work assignments for lower grade personnel. Experience which required the review of work requirements and establish priorities to meet deadlines. Experience that provided knowledge of various lines of work performed by this function. Experience which demonstrates the ability to supervise or the potential to perform such duties as evidenced by the ability to communicate knowledge of general supervisory concepts, and knowledge of shop processes. Experience in adapting existing equipment and techniques to new situations. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position: -Knowledge required to perform all assignments, and to operate mobile and complex refueling equipment. -Knowledge and skill to operate and drive tractor trailer trucks, including operation of gear and brake systems. -Knowledge of fuel properties, testing procedures, appropriate equipment, inspection requirements, and storage facilities required for fuel distribution systems. -Knowledge of safety and emergency procedures. -Skill to manipulate controls and equipment and interpret readings to regulate flow of liquid. -Ability to drive a 12 ton tank truck that exceeds 32000 pounds when full to and from aircraft refueling locations, using public roads and highways. Refuels aircraft, ensuring proper static grounds, hose connections, and safety procedures. -Applies skill in maneuvering tank truck around parked aircraft. -Knows Federal, State, and installation safety regulations regarding aircraft refueling operations.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942229 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-05