Range Safety Specialist

Corps Solutions • Bridgeport, CA

432d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Range Safety Specialist is responsible for providing range safety support at MWTC, CA. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, conducting inspections, and providing training for range safety personnel. The specialist will work closely with the Range Control Officer and other stakeholders to manage range operations and safety protocols effectively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Range Safety distance learning course (MarineNet).
• Graduate of the RFMSS Functional Administrator course.
• Graduate of the Inter-Service Range Safety Course.
• Graduate of the Range Manager Tool Kit (RMTK).
• Three years of Range Safety experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows 2000/XP and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of the Weapons Danger Zone (WDZ) Course (preferred).
• Graduate of the Range Airspace Manager Course (preferred).
• The ideal candidate is a former SNCO or Officer who has experience as a Range Safety Officer or Officer in Charge.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to resolve range and safety conflicts for range requests not covered by the installation range SOPs.
• Conduct a semiannual review of RFMSS facility-to-facility conflicts, facility-to-event conflicts, facility-to-ammunition conflicts, and facility-to-environment conflicts.
• Review all updates to Installation Range SOPs and recommend the best way to reflect these changes in RFMSS administration tables.
• Develop a range safety inspection schedule supporting the range safety inspection plan at each installation.
• Inspect ranges at each installation for safety violations and verify all ranges are in working condition in accordance with the installation range SOPs.
• Deliver range incident reports from RFMSS ad-hoc reports module.
• Support the production of courseware and curriculum materials that focus on range safety and laser safety.
• Provide periods of instruction for the training and development of all Range Safety Specialists.
• Provide certification training for all Range Safety Officers and Officers in Charge.
• Provide training for the Laser Range Safety Officer program to certify personnel to utilize lasers on ranges and training areas.
• Report to the Range Control Officer with daily control and coordination for all activities conducted within the installation training complex.
• Review special training requests and provide recommendations to the range scheduling office.
• Supervise normal functions of the range and training areas, including approving, controlling, and monitoring access and daily use.
• Assist the Range Control Officer with supervising the Range Safety Specialists.
• Coordinate with the Range Control Officer, Operations Chief, and Scheduling Office for scheduling conflicts involving ranges and training areas.
• Responsible for the enforcement of Range Regulations and Marine Corps Orders for all personnel training on ranges and training areas.
• Provide range briefs, laser briefs, and inspections on all ranges and training areas.
• Respond to training accidents and act as a direct link between first responders and range control.
• Respond to range and training area fires and provide direction and updates to the Range Control Officer and fire department.
• Coordinate range and training area safety inspections with Industrial Hygiene, Base Safety, and the Fire Marshall.
• Assist the Range Control Officer in the certification and recertification of Marine Corps ground ranges and associated training facilities.
• Perform Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments for ranges, training areas, and training events.
• Attend RCF-related training as required.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED