Safety Shift Leader (non-key)
About The Position
The Shift Leader serves as the Ground Activities Controller during assigned shifts, overseeing the safe conduct of live-fire and aviation gunnery operations on the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range. This position integrates multiple live-fire activities into a controlled air traffic environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and coordination with military units and airfields. The Shift Leader Safety "B" is responsible for directing range safety functions, managing personnel movements, and maintaining communication with all stakeholders to prevent accidents and ensure mission success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in range operations, safety, or related military training environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of military training requirements and live-fire safety protocols
- Ability to operate radio and telecommunications equipment effectively
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills under pressure
- Ability to interpret and apply range safety regulations, SOPs, and Army regulations
- Certification or training in range safety or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via radio and other communication devices
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods during shifts
- Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
Nice To Haves
- Certification or training in range safety or equivalent preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as Ground Activities Controller for live-fire and aviation gunnery operations during assigned shifts
- Coordinate and integrate live-fire activities with artillery, gunnery, and fixed range schedules to avoid conflicts
- Issue detailed instructions and assist with air operations coordination with Cairns Army Air Field
- Monitor and control range safety, including issuance, opening, check fire, cease fire, and closing of live-fire ranges
- Maintain logs and records of range activities using RFMSS and other systems
- Conduct routine spot checks of training units for compliance with regulations and SOPs
- Ensure proper decorum and professionalism of firing desk personnel
- Assist in emergency procedures including MEDEVAC and weapons malfunctions
- Operate telecommunications and radio equipment to maintain communication and safety
- Provide training and certification oversight for firing desk personnel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
