Range Operations Assistant

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Stewart, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision of the Range Scheduler or Range Operations Specialist. Performs day-to-day work independently according to established guidelines. This is a Term Appointment NTE (Not To Exceed) 6 Years position, which may be extended up to eight years with management approval, and potentially beyond eight years with DoD approval. The role involves maintaining and utilizing knowledge of range regulations, assisting in coordinating and scheduling activities to avoid training conflicts, issuing instructions to training units, ensuring safety adherence, maintaining records of weapons fired and personnel trained, enforcing airspace restrictions, and serving as incident commander until relieved by appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Term employment is subject to a one year trial period.
• Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last six years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of eight years depending upon the needs of management.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Work requires occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories (30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan, Military Spouses, People with Disabilities, Schedule A, Reinstatement, Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)) are eligible to apply.
• One year of specialized experience which includes 1) operate radio and telephonic equipment; 2) perform scheduling activities; 3) advise on all matters pertaining to safety.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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