Range Operations Specialist

Army National Guard Units•Camp Smith, NY

17h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Facility Engineers, National Guard. The Range Operations Specialist (GS-0301-09), Position Description Number D2798000, is responsible for ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations and safety requirements. The incumbent plans and coordinates Range and Training Area (RTA) operations and assists the Range Operations Officer in directing them. The role supports the safe and efficient use of the RTA complex during live-fire and live-training operations, including multiple ranges, maneuver training areas, and live-training facilities. It includes range safety oversight, inspections, briefings, incident investigations, and guidance to supervisors, range safety officers, and unit personnel. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
Must wear the military uniform.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to complete a two-year trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
For duties requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance within one year of employment.
May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
Must successfully complete the Inter-service Range Safety Course (Intermediate) or Range Safety Course Level II.
Military grade: enlisted.
General experience, education, or training providing knowledge of organizational, management, and administrative principles; experience compiling reports and other correspondence and conveying information through person-to-person contacts; progressively responsible experience providing technical guidance and assistance in related work; and experience using computer and automation systems.
At least one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to the next lower grade level, including technical guidance and assistance in related work and a thorough understanding of management administrative procedures and practices.
Experience developing administrative procedures.
Experience implementing range operations functions and performing range safety work, including inspections, safety briefings, incident investigations, technical guidance, and monitoring compliance.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
If qualifying through education alone: a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.
Education and experience may be combined to qualify; the combination must include specialized experience and education beyond a four-year degree in a related field. Official transcripts must be provided to document education.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate Range and Training Area operations, assisting the Range Operations Officer in directing them.
Help ensure safe operations and compliance with applicable regulations and safety requirements.
Implement range operations functions supporting safe and efficient use of multiple ranges, maneuver training areas, and live-training facilities during live-fire and live-training operations.
Conduct on-site safety inspections of ranges and training areas.
Provide safety pre-briefings to military and civilian agencies using the ranges.
Investigate range accidents and incidents.
Provide technical guidance and advice to supervisors, range safety officers, and unit personnel.
Monitor and inspect the range and training area complex during training and recreational activities for compliance with regulations, procedures, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, Surface Danger Zone overlays, and special instructions.
Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.