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: Serves as a Technical Range Inspector performing both Inspector and Range Control Technician duties within the Operations Branch on a rotational basis, responsible for safe and coordinated use of the Yakima Training Center (YTC) 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.
• May be required to complete occasional business travel.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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: providing guidance on federal regulations, policy, and procedures for live fire training and safety, assessing the adequacy of a training areas to support requested training and 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) 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).

Education

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.

Contacts

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