About the Position: Performs both Inspector and Range Control Technician duties responsible for the safe and coordinated use of the Yakima Training Center Range Complex. Position is located at Yakima Training Center, WA.

Duties

Monitor units operating within Restricted Airspace for any firing/training restrictions and any scheduled check fires. Update and modify schedules for the range complex and assist units with planning live-fire ranges. Inspect ranges and training areas to determine compliance with applicable safety standards. Conduct pre-operation, during operation, and post-operation inspections of ranges, facilities, drop zones, live-fire exercises and training areas for safety and environmental compliance. Provide data for follow-up correspondence on safety violations, training hazards, and range usage. Report the maintenance status of ranges and range operations equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Work is routinely performed 8-12 hours per day, on a rotational and/or shift basis operating 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) you must report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• You may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, flag vest, eye protection, etc.)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver's license.
• A pre-employment physical is required; position requires lifting of items up to 44 lbs.
• 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 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes demonstrated experience 1 ;) Providing guidance on federal regulations, policy, and procedures for live fire training and safety, 2;) Assessing the adequacy of a training areas to support requested training, and 3;) conducting inspections of live fire training areas to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. . This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]