Senior Range Specialist
About The Position
The Senior Range Specialist works at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), located on the island of Hawai‘i in the high plateau between Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and the Hualalai volcanic mountains. PTA includes Bradshaw Army Airfield and covers 108,863 acres, making it the largest U.S. Department of Defense installation in Hawaii and the Pacific. The position supports safe and effective military range operations. The specialist reviews unit and weapon-system requirements to determine appropriate range and training-area assignments, coordinates flight schedules and operational zones, assists with airborne and air assault scheduling, and maintains range operations equipment. The role also provides logistical support to firefighters, establishes and enforces safety zones and requirements, and works in an environment involving live-fire training, explosives, and variable weather.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience assisting with daily operations of live-fire ranges and designated training areas, monitoring range and training exercises for proper execution, and providing technical guidance or assistance on the proper use and safety requirements of range and training facilities; or qualifying education or a combination of education and experience.
- Alternatively, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a field demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills, such as Safety and Occupational Health.
- Applicants who have 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-07).
- 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 attend and successfully complete appropriate Range Operations Professional Development courses within the first year of employment, or as scheduling and funding allow.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals and be in good physical condition.
- Must be able to carry passengers and drive on hazardous roads and terrain.
- Subject to a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, and pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Must not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment due to a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Must meet one or more of the listed federal employment-authority eligibility categories.
Responsibilities
- Review unit and weapon-system requirements and determine appropriate ranges and training areas to help prevent accidents.
- Coordinate flight schedules, landing zones, and combat drop zones, considering weapons firing and scheduled unit training.
- Assist users in scheduling airborne and air assault operations within the Tactical Flight Training Area to avoid unsafe flying conditions.
- Oversee and perform maintenance of range operations equipment, provide technical advice on maintenance issues, and resolve problems.
- Provide logistical assistance to firefighters and ensure units are removed from imminent danger and hot ranges do not create safety risks for firefighting personnel.
- Construct safety danger zones and enforce safety requirements.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
