Range Planner

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Benning, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Range Planner is located at the United States Army Garrison Fort Benning, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security, in Fort Benning, Georgia. The position serves as the chief technical authority for formulating, coordinating, and implementing range management and development programs for firing ranges under the jurisdiction of the Range Complex. It develops range management and land-utilization initiatives by interpreting and analyzing applicable laws and regulations; plans procedures and schedules for alterations or modifications to existing or new ranges; applies environmental and safety regulations to protect ranges and ensure compliance with requirements and doctrine; and coordinates Range Complex activities and requirements with other organizations and agencies. The position requires shift work, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special situations, as well as scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Shifts rotate regularly, and alternate or flexible schedules and night work may be required to support training schedules. Temporary duty or business travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience using environmental laws and safety regulations, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, pertinent to range protection.
• One year of specialized experience applying multi-weapons firing-range principles, practices, and procedures to a broad range of weapons.
• One year of specialized experience developing plans and goals for future range requirements for maneuver platforms and weapon systems.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent, GS-11.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet the applicable employment-authority eligibility requirements; the announcement identifies current Department of Army civilian employees applying on time-limited assignments as eligible applicants.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must work rotating shifts, which may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and special situations; scheduled and unscheduled overtime and alternate or flexible schedules may be required.
• Must travel on temporary duty or business travel approximately 10% of the time.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief technical authority for formulating, coordinating, and implementing range management and development programs for firing ranges under the Range Complex.
• Formulate initiatives for range management and land utilization by interpreting and analyzing applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop plans, procedures, and schedules for altering or modifying existing ranges and developing new ranges to better meet Department of Defense requirements.
• Apply environmental and safety regulations to ensure compliance with requirements and doctrine for the use and protection of ranges.
• Coordinate and liaise with other organizations and agencies regarding Range Complex activities and requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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