FUEL
SPECIALIST
BASIC
PURPOSE:
Positions
in this job family are involved in the inspection of fuel dispensers and
underground fuel storage systems. This
includes collecting samples and conducting field tests of petroleum fuel
products, verifying required permits and enforcing the rules of the Corporation
Commission relating to storage, dispensing and sale of petroleum fuels and
related products.
TYPICAL
FUNCTIONS:
The
functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the
following:
·
Performs tests and
inspections of fuel dispensers to assure accurate measurement.
·
Performs field checks
of motor fuels for octane rating and obtains fuel samples for laboratory
analysis.
·
Inspects underground
fuel storage tanks to ensure integrity, including adequate corrosion protection
and compliance with upgrade requirements.
·
Verifies that all
antifreeze offered for sale has been approved by the Corporation Commission.
·
Prepares periodic
reports of station inspections; prepares complaint investigation reports and
special reports.
·
Counsels station
operators concerning interpretation of Corporation Commission rules and
recommends plans to correct deficiencies.
·
Issues Notices of
Violation and enforces Corporation Commission orders.
·
Serves as a liaison to
multi-agency or government-industry environmental committees, speaking at civic
and industry group meetings.
LEVEL
DESCRIPTORS:
The
Fuel Specialist job family has four levels which are distinguished by the
complexity of assignments, the level of expertise required to perform the
duties assigned, and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership to
others.
This
is the entry-level of the job family where employees are assigned duties and
responsibilities in a training capacity level and perform a wide range of fuel
inspections and tests under the guidance and direction of higher-level
inspectors. In this role they will
travel to service stations and other outlets to perform tests and inspections
of fuel dispensers, obtain fuel samples for analysis, and perform annual
inspections of underground storage tanks.
This includes responsibility for interpretation and enforcement of state
and federal rules and laws.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required to perform work at this level
include knowledge of state and federal rules governing fuel storage systems; of
methods and procedures of investigative work; of inspection and calibration of
fuel dispensers; of fuel storage tank systems; of petroleum fuel products sampling
and testing methods and techniques; and of basic mathematics and mechanical
principles. Ability is required to
conduct investigations; to obtain and present evidence, both orally and in
writing; to follow oral and written instruction; to analyze technical data
regarding fuel storage systems; and to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others.
Education
and Experience requirements for classification at
this level consist of two years experience in petroleum inspection analysis, fuel
storage system operation, underground or aboveground tank installation,
maintenance, wholesale fuel marketing, removal or testing or 12 hours from an
accredited college or university in engineering, natural science, physical
science, construction management or industrial safety.
LEVEL II: Code: M30B Salary
Band: I
This
is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned duties and
responsibilities at the full performance level while performing a wide range of
fuel inspections and tests, including pump calibration, inspection of remedial
equipment and collection of groundwater and soil samples. Responsibilities at this level will include
independent interpretation and enforcement of state and federal rules and laws
Knowledge,
Skills
and Abilities required to perform work at this level
include the knowledge and skills identified in Level I.
Education
and Experience requirements for classification at
this level consist of those identified in Level I and one year of experience in
petroleum inspection analysis.
Level III: Code: M30C Salary
Band: J
This
is the specialist level of this job family where employees are assigned to
specialized inspections, tests and the enforcement of state and federal
laws. This includes work which may
involve public speaking at civic and industry group meetings regarding
Commission responsibilities, and serving as a liaison to environmental
committees. Some positions may
occasionally provide technical supervision to lower-level Fuel Specialists
during complex or long-term inspections or tests.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include the
knowledge and abilities identified in Level II plus the ability to analyze
technical data regarding fuel storage systems.
Education
and
Experience requirements consist of those
identified in Level II plus two additional years of qualifying experience in
petroleum inspection analysis.
This
is the supervisory level of this job family where incumbents are assigned work
at all levels of difficulty and sensitivity in the inspection, testing and
enforcement of state and federal laws, including training of lower level
inspectors. This level is also
responsible for providing technical assistance to Licensed Installers and
Removers, as well as assisting the Environmental Protection Agency with federal
inspections. Under the direction of the
Manager of Compliance and Inspection, incumbents will have responsibility to
plan, organize and direct field activities, involving the calibration of pumps,
gathering and testing of petroleum products, inspecting remediation equipment,
collecting groundwater and soil samples and supervising the enforcement of
laws, rules and regulations associated with the Petroleum Storage Tank
Division. At this level, positions are
assigned responsibility for the supervision of Fuel Specialist personnel,
including reviewing and assigning work, providing training, evaluating
performance, employee development, approving leave and initiating disciplinary
actions as well as performing related administrative functions.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include the
knowledge and abilities identified in Level III plus knowledge of principles
and practices of effective supervision.
Education
and Experience requirements consist of those
identified in Level II plus two additional years of qualifying experience in
petroleum inspection analysis.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants
must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated
with this position.
Repetitive
lifting of fuel calibration cans weighing approximately 40 pounds is required.