Description:
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Requirements:
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Group.QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WORK INSPECTOR with little to no supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of the operation of one or several complex workstations in fuel storage, cryogenic storage, and distribution systems.
- Knowledge of methods used in the load, unload, transfer, and storage of liquid fuels and cryogenic products.
- Knowledge of the methods used to gauge tanks before, during, and at the end of fuel/cryogenic operations.
- Skill in operating various types of pumps and other fuel distribution equipment and manipulating numerous controls to properly regulate the flow of liquids in a safe and efficient manner.
- Skill in performing routine operator maintenance, minor repair, annual periodic maintenance, and overhaul of items such as tanks, pumps, motors, and valves.
- Skill in interpreting, explaining, and applying technical requirements and specification to quality problems during inspections or investigations. Skill in performing fuel/cryogenic product sampling and testing.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
- This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. May be required to fly in commercial and military aircraft to perform temporary/permanent duty assignments. Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Aug 5, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov