Summary This position is located in DHS/U.S. Coast Guard, Seventh Coast Guard District, Air Station Clearwater, Engineering Department, in Clearwater, FL. Responsibilities The primary purpose of the position is to operate and maintain fuel distribution equipment and associated mobile equipment used in the transport of aviation fuels. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly fuel farm/truck inspections, maintenance and service equipment. Receiving fuel from vendors and performs testing of the fuel. Connecting and disconnecting hoses and open and close valves, checking periodically for leaks and checking the condition of storage tanks. Operating equipment to transfer fuels from storage tanks to aircraft tank trucks or similar vehicles. Reading meters and recording amounts of fuel transferred from storage tanks to vehicles. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. The position requires a valid state driver's license. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). A one-year probationary period may be required. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. This position requires travel. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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 the operation of one or more relatively routine work stations and the skill to manipulate the controls required to regulate the flow of gasoline, diesel, and JP-5 (aviation) fuels, in a safe and efficient manner. 3. Ability to properly make hose and valve connections and observe for potential leaks or equipment malfunctions. Ability to conduct visual inspections of plugs, valves, pumps, and piping. 4. Ability to clean, prepare, and paint exposed fuel piping, valves, and fuel tank vents. 5. Ability to lubricate pumps and motors. 6. Ability to perform routine maintenance on motor vehicle equipment, maintain fluid levels, tire pressure, charge batteries, lubricate vehicles, clean vehicles inside and out, and other related duties. 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. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. For Veterans' preference eligibility, visit Veterans' Employment Resources. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. See the required documents section of the announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-815-1478. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation