Fuel Distribution System Mechanic Leader

Air Mobility Command; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command in the United States seeks a Fuel Distribution System Mechanic Leader to guide three or more workers in trades and labor tasks on a substantially full-time basis. You will perform the work as directed and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

This role emphasizes leading teams, planning work assignments, and coordinating resources to accomplish the mission in demanding environments, in line with OPM standards X-118C for the WG-4200 family.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools and equipment used by trades and labor groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on a substantially full time and continuing basis.
• Perform work assigned by supervisor and ensure subordinates complete assigned work to standards.

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to lead three or more workers to accomplish trades and/or labor work on asubstantially full time and continuing basis. Leader is responsible to both perform the work assigned by a supervisor andensures that subordinates completed assigned work consistent with trades and labor standards.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4200 Plumbing And Pipefitting Family. 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 lead as a FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECHANIC LEADER without more than normal 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:

• Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of trade(s) and/or craft(s).
• Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led.
• Skill in performing the trade and /or labor work of the group being led.
• Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

EffortPerforms work which involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, stooping, standing, armmovement, and climbing. Sometimes must work in awkward, tiring, or uncomfortable positions, or cramped areas.Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts items weighingover 50 pounds using jacks, hoists, or helpers. May be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding,and platforms and to enter bulk storage tanks through tank manholes 24 inches in diameter.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ConditionsWork is performed inside and outside and may be subject to extreme heat and cold and hard, damp floors or surfaces. Work is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. May be required to make installations and repairs outside during inclementweather. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, strains, bruises, bums, infections, and skin abrasions.Subject to skin irritation from fuels and oils; exposure to noxious fumes or toxic vapors; and danger of fire, explosion,electrical shock, and asphyxiation. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. May be subject toclaustrophobic conditions and the wearing of cumbersome breathing equipment when performing periodic cleaning of theinterior of bulk storage tanks. Works around machinery or moving parts. May wear and use uncomfortable protectiveclothing and safety devices such as protective eyeglasses, ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and glovesfor long periods of time.

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.