Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Position is TERM not to exceed 5 years. May be extended in one year increments up to eight years and may be converted to a permanent position without further competition. Must meet requirements to conversion to permanent.

Duties

Serve as program manager and action officer responsible for establishing, maintaining and enforcing the Range Safety Program and Range Laser Safety Program by utilizing technical, analytical, advisory, consultative, and coordinating techniques. Review and certify risk assessments for all exercises, weapons live fire and unit operations. The majority of hazards are in the high and medium risk category. Perform a variety of duties such as writing and updating Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), organizing customers test requests, validating and assembling safety certificates, and assisting with the range functions for safety purposes. Monitor the customers and programs for compliance with the statutory and regulatory elements of the agency Safety Program, including Hazard Communication and Hazardous Material. Supervise customers and guests while on the range pertaining to safety matters. Assure that the safety directions are followed, and the ranges are opened and closed in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Term position scheduled to last 5 yrs. A term position may be extended to a maximum of 8 yrs depending upon the needs of management. There is potential for subsequent non-competitive conversion to a career-conditional or career appointment.
• 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. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Lautenberg Amendment; persons convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic are not eligible for the position.
• Participation in accident investigation may involve extended work hours.
• Must participate in Agency munitions and explosives safety courses prior to entering the impact area.
• There is also potential for exposure to hazardous and/or toxic substances and environment during inspections of firing ranges and accident sites. The position may require the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date).
• You may be required to sign a Statement of Understanding if you are selected for this position.
• See Additional information below.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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 is defined as work that involves (1) conducting inspections/site visits of ranges and/or special facilities for safety compliance; (2) participation in live range activities; AND (3) participation in program/project management activities (such as but not limited to program planning; budget projections; advisory/consultative services; etc.). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-09). 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 do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration or Business Management. 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.

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 AG-APF-W4QVAA US ARMY GARRISON ABERDEEN PRV GRND DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk