Range Operations Specialist

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Eustis, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a term position with the U.S. Army Support Activity, Training Division, Range Operations, at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The Range Operations Specialist manages daily range operations to ensure the safe and efficient use of ranges and training areas in accordance with Army regulations, range control procedures, DA Pam 385-63, standard operating procedures, and applicable policies. The position operates Range Control and Fire Desk functions, coordinates range use through the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS), monitors live-fire activities, and supports range program management and regulatory compliance.

The role requires shift work on a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations, as well as planned and unscheduled overtime. It also involves a physical examination before employment and annually thereafter, drug testing, a valid driver's license, travel up to 10% of the time, and lifting up to 20 pounds. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires successful completion of a Range Safety Certification Course.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, including assisting with live-fire training schedules using automated military scheduling systems such as RFMSS and supporting range control and fire desk operations by following established range safety regulations and procedures; or qualifying graduate education; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who have 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-07).
• Must have or be able to successfully pass a Range Safety Certification Course.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to ensure the required physical health and fitness.
• Subject to pre-employment screening and random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing following direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must work rotating shifts that provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Must work planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Requires temporary duty or business travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• A one-year probationary period is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily range operations to ensure ranges and training areas are used safely and efficiently in accordance with Army regulations, range control procedures, DA Pam 385-63, SOPs, and applicable policies.
• Operate Range Control and Fire Desk functions, schedule and coordinate range use through RFMSS, and monitor live-fire activities.
• Monitor and enforce range safety requirements, including firing programs, direction of fire, safety distances, time sequences, ammunition restrictions, weather conditions, and approved training scenarios.
• Conduct range inspections and safety oversight to identify hazards, verify compliance, and ensure training activities are conducted safely.
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate with military and civilian organizations, Range Safety Officers, installation safety personnel, airfield operations, and training units on range safety and operational requirements.
• Operate and monitor range automation, communications, target systems, and equipment, including range tower systems, radio networks, and target movers, during day and night firing.
• Investigate range accidents and incidents, identify causes and impacts, recommend corrective actions, follow up on deficiencies, and prepare reports and statistical data for leadership.
• Assist the Installation Range Officer and Training Division with SOPs, safety programs, environmental requirements, inspections, reports, plans, and projects supporting range program management and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• 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 in determining annual leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level