Range Operations Specialist

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hill AFB, UT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Range Operations Specialist, GS-0301-12, oversees the planning, direction, and timely execution of current operations involved in aircrew training and the test evaluation of new or modified weapon systems supporting customer mission objectives on the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). The position plans training and test programs, supports real-time mission operations in the Mission Control Center, and coordinates range activities in support of UTTR’s mission. The role is temporary, with a not-to-exceed date; it may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law, and may end early due to lack of work or funds.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including knowledge of mission aircraft, combat tactics, range operations and scheduling, airspace management, and test and training operations. The applicant must have previously qualified as a USAF Pilot, Navigator, or Weapons Controller, or an equivalent role in the USA, USN, or USMC. No education qualification is required.

Work is primarily in an office setting, with occasional work at remote outdoor sites in a harsh desert environment during day or night missions. Duties may involve range travel in 4WD vehicles over rough, unimproved terrain, and extended periods without nearby facilities or shelter. The work includes physical exertion and operation of radios while monitoring and controlling ground and air activities across multiple frequencies. Travel away from the normal duty station may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent. This experience may be completed within 120 days of the announcement closing date.
• Specialized experience includes knowledge of mission aircraft and combat tactics for air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, as well as test, training, and combat operations, range scheduling and operations, range support functions, airspace management, and operations scheduling.
• Must have previously qualified as a USAF Pilot, Navigator, or Weapons Controller, or the equivalent in the USA, USN, or USMC.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-11 is required for GS-12.
• Must maintain current certifications.
• Must be able to communicate using radios and telephonic transmission equipment.
• A pre-employment physical examination is required.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work, including lifting and carrying 15–24 pounds (heavier items with assistance), reaching above the shoulders, climbing and working on ladders or scaffolding, working near moving heavy equipment and vehicles, traversing uneven or slippery surfaces, operating a motor vehicle, and coordinating mental and muscular activity rapidly.
• Must be able to wear a radio headset and microphone and operate radio controls while monitoring and controlling ground and air activities on multiple radio frequencies simultaneously.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station by military or commercial aircraft or ground transportation.
• Must be willing to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Selectee must be granted and/or maintain the security clearance required for the position.
• The position may require drug testing, including a drug test upon selection.
• Federal employees must use direct deposit.
• Depending on appointment type, selectees must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Applicants must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessments.
• Applicants subject to the Selective Service requirement must be registered.

Responsibilities

• Plan training and test programs to successfully conduct and complete customer mission objectives in support of UTTR’s mission.
• Implement and execute mission operations in the Mission Control Center during real-time mission support.
• Coordinate target construction and refurbishment using established environmental processes for Large Force Exercises and test programs.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, consultations, strategy sessions, and training sessions to customers, contractors, and staff functions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and communicate plans or proposed program changes.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the position type. Specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.

What This Job Offers

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