About the Position: Incumbent will work 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. Incumbent performs work independently. Work is reviewed for meeting training support goals, resolution of problems, and integration of varied activities without disruption to on-going operations.

Duties

Review and compare the Daily Range Schedule, unit certification memoranda, SOPs, firing orders, Range Contracts, surface danger zone (SDZ) overlays, firing data and diagrams, and barrier plans for direct and indirect live-fire. Documents safety incidents or accidents using Spot Report format. Analyzes safety hazards related to the operation of facilities on a training range complex. Advises unit personnel on the capabilities and limitations of weapons used in military training (such as small arms, missiles, mortars, artillery, etc.)

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This is a Mission Essential position. The incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires moderate to heavy lifting up to 39 pounds.
• This position requires a valid, State-issued motor vehicle driver's license.
• This position may require shift work including evening, weekends, and holidays.
• This position requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment.

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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 assist in patrolling live fire range complexes to ensure compliance with regulations and safety procedures; Operate range safety radio network to control live fire training operations and assist in maintaining data on range and training inspections. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Inspection ManagementRangeland ManagementSafety Program Management 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
• Email: [email protected]