Technical Range Inspector

United States Army Installation Management Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Chief, range operations branch, Range Division, and is available for advice and guidance on unusual or unprecedented problems encountered. Duties include monitoring range complex activities to ensure compliance with established firing restrictions or required safety procedures, providing basic guidance to authorized users on proper use of ranges or training areas based on established tactical or gunnery requirements, reviewing range schedules or firing data to verify completeness of required documentation prior to routine site checks, maintaining official records or reports to support follow-up actions related to identified safety issues or training hazards, and coordinating routine work priorities with range inspectors or units to support continuity of daily range operations. The incumbent will also operate a commercial 4x4 vehicle over designated roads or trails to reach assigned range locations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to pass and maintain a Tier 1 investigation.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 39 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• A state issued driver license is required (must provide a copy when applying).
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
• Specialized Experience: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Provide guidance on regulation requirements for live operations safety; 2) Assess the adequacy of training areas to determine suitability for related operational needs and; 3 Conduct inspections of live fire training areas to verify compliance with required regulations.
• Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

Responsibilities

• Monitor range complex activities to ensure compliance with established firing restrictions or required safety procedures.
• Provide basic guidance to authorized users on proper use of ranges or training areas based on established tactical or gunnery requirements.
• Review range schedules or firing data to verify completeness of required documentation prior to routine site checks.
• Maintain official records or reports to support follow-up actions related to identified safety issues or training hazards.
• Coordinate routine work priorities with range inspectors or units to support continuity of daily range operations.
• Operate a commercial 4x4 vehicle over designated roads or trails to reach assigned range locations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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