Range Safety Technician

U.S. Army, Pacific•Schofield Barracks, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Range Safety Technician provides range training assistance and technical support to military training users on Oahu, Hawaii. The position advises personnel about range conditions, terrain, areas open for reconnaissance, and the availability of training areas. It also investigates incidents involving personnel injury or property damage and informs users about proposed artillery and mortar firing problems and laser testing or training. The technician communicates factors that may limit, restrict, or interfere with proposed training locations, including unexploded ordnance, endangered habitat areas, historical sites, and airspace restrictions. The work includes rotating among major training areas and may involve hazardous roads and terrain, proximity to explosives or incendiary materials, and unexploded ordnance. Shift work, rotating shifts and days off, weekends, holidays, overtime, and temporary duty travel may be required. The position is located on Oahu; applicants are encouraged to research Hawaii’s cost of living before applying.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience providing assistance to military units conducting range training and assisting with inspection and maintenance of ranges, maneuver areas, and training areas; this experience is typical of the next lower federal grade level, GS-06.
Applicants who 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-06).
A current State or Federal driver's license and ability to operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle with standard transmission and an off-road all-terrain vehicle.
Ability to drive on hazardous roads and terrain.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
Ability to carry passengers and, if required, carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with or near explosives or incendiary materials and unexploded ordnance in areas where munitions training is conducted.
Ability to attend and successfully complete appropriate Range Operations Professional Development courses within the first year of employment, or as scheduling and funding allow.
Must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are ineligible under the position's coverage by the Lautenberg Amendment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

Advise personnel about range conditions, including terrain matters, areas open for reconnaissance, and availability of training areas.
Investigate incidents that cause personnel injury or property damage.
Inform users about proposed firing problems involving artillery and mortar positions, and the use of laser testing or training.
Inform users about factors that may limit, restrict, or interfere with proposed locations, including duds, endangered habitat areas, historical sites, and airspace restrictions.
Provide range training assistance and technical support.
Rotate between major training areas and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle with standard transmission and an off-road all-terrain vehicle as required.