FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR, Position Description Number D2428000 and is part of the PA 171st Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.

INDEFINITE WITH ROLLOVER

Position may lead to permanent assignment without further advertisement.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates
  
  

01/15/2025 to 02/12/2025

• Salary
  
  

$30.75 - $35.89 per hour

• Pay scale & grade
  
  

WG 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location

• Pittsburgh, PA
• Remote job
  
  

No

• Telework eligible
  
  

No

• Travel Required
  
  

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  
  

Yes-Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized

• Appointment type
  
  

Multiple Appointment Types - This action may be an Indefinite Appointment or a Temporary Promotion based on the status of the applicant selected

• Work schedule
  
  

Full-time

• Service
  
  

Excepted

• Promotion potential
  
  

10

• Job family (Series)
• 5413 Fuel Distribution System Operating
• Supervisory status
  
  

No

• Security clearance
  
  

Secret

• Drug test
  
  

Yes

• Financial disclosure
  
  

No

• Bargaining unit status
  
  

Yes

• Announcement number
  
  

PA-12660061-AF-25-024

• Control number
  
  

828242800

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This job is open to

• The public
  
  

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  

Current excepted service federal employees.

• National Guard and reserves
  
  

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Individuals who are currently serving in another branch of service who are willing to become members of the PANG

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Duties

As a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR WG-5413-10, you will organize, administer and evaluate a segment of the fuels quality assurance program for the organization. Direct, inspect, operate and maintain a complete fuel distribution system(s) to receive, store, transfer and issue both aviation and ground fuels in a Type III hydrant system. Operate one or more types of special purpose design aviation and ground fuel tank truck vehicles having a capacity of up to 6,000 gallons and gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds used for fueling/defueling various types of aircraft and ground fuels applications such as AGE, power production, heating and engine test cells. Operate, inspect and perform all required maintenance and repair on 400-5,000 gallon storage tanks. Assess, monitor and review assigned Self-Assessment Communicators utilizing the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) program. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  
  

Qualifications

APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED

This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION

Bargaining Position

AOC 1: NG Employees at the 171st Air Refueling Wing

AOC 2: NG employees in the 171st Air Refueling Wing (This includes 258th ATCS, 146 Weather Flight, 146 ARS, and 147 ARS)

AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard

AOC 4: All service members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (This includes Traditional Airmen, Temporary Technicians and AGR Personnel)

AOC 5: Individuals who are currently serving in another branch of service who are willing to become members of the PANG

TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT: Currently employed permanent technician selected will occupy this position as a Promotion not to exceed or Reassignment as appropriate in their present status.

INDEFINITE: Indefinite employment status pertains to applicant nominated, who are not a currently employed permanent technician. Indefinite appointments may acquire permanent status depending upon future force structure requirements; indefinite appointments do not serve a trial period. Indefinite appointments may be separated when their services are no longer needed or when funding is no longer available via a 30-day termination notice.

Military Grades

ENLISTED: E1 - E5

Supervisor for this position is Lt Col Colussy

Manpower # L0870214

• NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance
  
  

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and to safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training operating, maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting and overhauling fuel systems and components. Experience or training initiating and controlling the movement and storage of fuel supplies by operating high pressure systems with a series of terminals connected by cross-country pipelines or multi-fuel storage and distribution facilities connected by a network of internal pipelines.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Applicants That Are Currently In An AGR Status Who Wish To Request To Move Their AGR Resource To This Position Upon Selection, Must Submit a "Request For AGR Resource Realignment" Memo With Their Application. A Template For The Memo Can Be Found At:

https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:w:/r/sites/NGPA-HRO/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={2CACE53F-3CEC-4838-973F-461645D1B3A1}&file=Template - Request for AGR Resource Realignment.docx&action​=default&mobileredirect=tru

eEducatio

nThere is no educational substitute for this position

.Additional informatio

nIf 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

.REPROMOTION CONSIDERATION (Applies to technician applicants only.

)Technicians who have been demoted from this or a higher grade previously held in the same occupational series without personal cause and who are not in a grade retention status will be given consideration for re-promotion. Technicians who believe they are entitled to such consideration should forward a description of the circumstances with their application. Technicians eligible for re-promotion will be considered prior to using competitive promotion procedures, except when another technician has a statutory or regulatory right to be placed in or considered for the position

."In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the employment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

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pA 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits

.Review our benefit

sEligibility 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 Evaluate

dYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above

.Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration

.Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics)

• :Benefit
  
  

sHel

pA 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits

.Review our benefit

sEligibility 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 Document
  
  

sAs 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

.To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes

• :Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents:
  
  

AGR Resource Request- All AGR applicants requesting to move their AGR Resource must submi

tThese documents must be completely filled out, signed where applicable and submitted in order for your application to be considered complete. If you do not completely fill out, sign and submit all of the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official

.If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications

.If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position

.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirement

sEducation must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating

• .How to Appl
  
  

yTo 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/1266006

1A 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/

.Agency contact informatio

nHRO PA-STAFFIN

GPhone 717-861-8523 Email ng.pa.paarng.list.j1-hro-st@army.mi

lAddress PA 171st Air Refueling Win

g300 Tanker Roa

dCoraopolis, PA 15108-421

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SLearn more about this agenc

yNext step

sOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application

• .Fair and Transparen
  
  

tThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance

• .Criminal history inquirie
• sEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Polic
• yFinancial suitabilit
• yNew employee probationary perio
• dPrivacy Ac
• tReasonable accommodation polic
• ySelective Servic
• eSignature and false statement
• sSocial security number reques
  
  

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pRequired Document

sTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes

• :Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents:
  
  

AGR Resource Request- All AGR applicants requesting to move their AGR Resource must submi

tThese documents must be completely filled out, signed where applicable and submitted in order for your application to be considered complete. If you do not completely fill out, sign and submit all of the above referenced documents your application WILL NOT be forwarded to the nominating official

.If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your application can and will be disqualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your qualifications

.If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position

.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirement

sEducation must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating

.Hel

pHow to Appl

yTo 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/1266006

1A 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/

.Read mor

eAgency contact informatio

nHRO PA-STAFFIN

GPhone 717-861-8523 Email ng.pa.paarng.list.j1-hro-st@army.mi

lAddress PA 171st Air Refueling Win

g300 Tanker Roa

dCoraopolis, PA 15108-421

8U

SLearn more about this agenc

yNext step

sOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application

.Read mor

eFair & Transparen

tThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance

• .Criminal history inquirie
• sEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Polic
• yFinancial suitabilit
• yNew employee probationary perio
• dPrivacy Ac
• tReasonable accommodation polic
• ySelective Servic
• eSignature and false statement
• sSocial security number reques
  
  

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• wAccepting application
• sOpen & closing date
  
  

s01/15/2025 to 02/12/202

• 5Salar
  
  

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• rPay scale & grad
  
  

eWG 1

• 0Locatio
  
  

n1 vacancy in the following locatio

• nPittsburgh, PA
• Remote job
  
  

N

• oTelework eligibl
  
  

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• oTravel Require
  
  

dOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position

• .Relocation expenses reimburse
  
  

dYes-Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive May Be Authorize

• dAppointment typ
  
  

eMultiple Appointment Types - This action may be an Indefinite Appointment or a Temporary Promotion based on the status of the applicant selecte

• dWork schedul
  
  

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• eServic
  
  

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• 0Job family (Series
• )5413 Fuel Distribution System Operating
• Supervisory status
  
  

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• oSecurity clearanc
  
  

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• sFinancial disclosur
  
  

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0This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828242800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.