Range Operations Assistant

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Stewart, GA

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About The Position

Works under general supervision of the Range Scheduler or Range Operations Specialist and independently performs day-to-day work according to established guidelines. This is a term appointment scheduled to last six years; it may be extended up to eight years based on management needs, and beyond eight years with DoD approval.

The assistant coordinates and schedules range and training-area activities, provides safety guidance to training units, and helps ensure ranges are operated in accordance with regulations and established procedures. The role also maintains records of range weapons use and personnel training, coordinates access to active danger areas, enforces airspace restrictions, and responds to incidents until appropriate responders arrive.

This position requires a valid state driver's license, rotating shift coverage that can include evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, and planned and unscheduled overtime. It includes a 5% travel requirement and occasional exposure to extreme weather. Appointment is subject to background and suitability determinations and a one-year trial period.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience operating radio and telephonic equipment, performing scheduling activities, and advising on safety matters.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Meet the requirements of an eligible employment-authority category listed in the announcement.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a background investigation and meet suitability requirements.
• Complete a one-year trial period.
• Work rotating shifts that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Work planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Be available for temporary duty or business travel 5% of the time.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and use working knowledge of range regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, and manuals.
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling activities and fixed range/training-area schedules to avoid training conflicts.
• Issue detailed instructions to training units and coordinate the safe entry and exit of support personnel into active danger areas.
• Ensure direction of fire, safety data, and time sequences are correct and followed.
• Maintain records of weapons fired on assigned ranges and personnel trained throughout the training complex.
• Ensure safety requirements are known and enforced; report major problems or requests to deviate from prescribed safety practices to the supervisor.
• Contact required safety team members to investigate weapon- or ammunition-related malfunctions on ranges or firing points.
• Review and distribute schedules of areas released for hunting, fishing, and other recreational use to the Fort Stewart DMWR outdoor recreation branch.
• Advise units conducting training on safety matters.
• Enforce airspace restrictions and limitations by providing advisories to MARNE Radio flight.
• Serve as incident commander until fire department personnel or an appropriate agency arrives.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family, subject to position eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed