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Fuel Distribution System Operator

U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This job is a Fuel Distribution System Operator at U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater in Clearwater, Florida. The operator manages the Liquid Oxygen (LOX) storage facility and its support equipment for aircraft, and serves as the Operator in Charge during an assigned shift. The job is full-time, requires a Public Trust background investigation, and may involve occasional travel.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. It is also open in a separate announcement to federal employees, career transition candidates, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities, family of overseas employees, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, and people under special authorities.

What you would do

  • Manage the Liquid Oxygen (LOX) storage facility and related support equipment.
  • Perform operator maintenance of cryogenic storage and dispensing equipment.
  • Order, receive, and manage inventory of cryogenic products.
  • Inspect Aviators' Breathable Oxygen operations to check contract performance.
  • Perform required testing and inspections of Liquid Oxygen (LOX).

Do you qualify for WG-11?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years or a specific grade level for experience. You are judged on your ability to do the duties, based on the relevance, scope, and quality of your experience and training, including paid and volunteer work.

With education: This position does not have a required education level. If you list education on your resume, include only attendance or degrees from schools accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting bodies.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license (you must be able to get and keep it)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages showing relevant work, volunteer experience, education, and training
  • Start and end dates (mm/yy to mm/yy) and hours per week for each job or volunteer role
  • Responses to the online self-assessment questions
  • College transcript if you qualify through education (unofficial copy is acceptable to apply)
  • Signed, legible DD-214 and SF-15 with VA letter if claiming veterans' preference
  • Evidence of foreign education equivalency from a credentialing evaluation service, if applicable
  • Proof of status if claiming military spouse, CTAP/ICTAP, or political appointee eligibility

How you will be rated: Applicants are first checked for basic qualifications, then rated on job knowledge elements such as equipment repair, fuel equipment operation, measuring instruments, and reading instructions. You are placed in Best-Qualified, Well-Qualified, or Qualified, and the best qualified may be interviewed. Overstating your qualifications in your resume or questionnaire may get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Show dates (mm/yy to mm/yy) and hours per week for every job and volunteer role on your resume.
  • Be ready for a background investigation, a pre-employment medical exam, and a valid state driver's license requirement.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, with font at least 10 point and margins at least 0.5 inches, or it will not be accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The Operator in Charge works an assigned shift at the assigned command.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Registered or exempt from Selective Service
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Background investigation and Public Trust clearance
  • Pre-employment medical exam
  • E-Verify check of work eligibility
  • Federal pay by direct deposit
  • Complete all four phases of the Liquid Oxygen Technician syllabus within 90 days of hire
  • Attend commercial trade courses as required
  • Disclose certain political appointee service from the last 5 years
  • Not a bargaining unit position

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-11 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Clearwater, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Fuel Distribution System Operating (5413)
Announcement
27-13106052-SE-RF-DE

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