Job opening: Range Safety Specialist
Salary: $85 508 - 111 157 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Nov 10 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Responsible for establishing, disseminating, maintaining and enforcing the Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL) Range Safety Program, the Range Laser Safety Program and the Range Radio Hazard Program by utilizing a variety of technical, analytical, advisory, consultative, liaison and coordinating techniques. Serves as subject matter expert on range safety for the installation. Reviews risk assessments for all exercises, weapons live fire and unit operations.
Duties
Review risk assessments for all exercises, weapons live fire and unit operations.
Develop and monitor the Range Safety Certification Program in compliance with established regulations and policies.
Approve or disapprove SDZ footprints for close air support (CAS) engagement.
Develop, modify and maintain surface danger zones for ranges, safety boxes for firing points and firing areas.
Monitor entire RFMSS program to ensure all safety related data is current.
Investigate accidents and incidents that occur during training and report results to the Installation Safety Manager.
Coordinate safety and hazards programs with Commands and other agencies.
Review and approve/disapprove special instructions for training facilities, training areas, ranges, firing points, and firing areas.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
- 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.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Manage a range safety program to include program administration, safety education, risk management, and controlling safety hazards; 2) Inspect training complex construction to minimize unsafe conditions; and 3) Provide Range Operation advice by interpreting regulations/policies/guidance.
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingOral Communication
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-09).
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Contacts
- Address DE-APF-W6GSAA USA COMBAT SPT TNG CTR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort McCoy, WI 54656
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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