About the Position: Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year round including surfing, paddling, diving, fishing, and hiking. Conversely, Hawaii has one of the highest costs of living in the United States. The rental market is also very high, as are vehicle operating costs. Before deciding to relocate to the Islands, you should thoroughly research the housing options and costs.

Duties

Advise personnel of range conditions such as terrain matters, areas open for reconnaissance and availability for various training areas. Investigate incidences which caused personnel injury or property damage. Inform users of proposed firing problems involving artillery, mortar position and use of laser test, training. Inform users of factors affecting various locations which might limit, restrict, or interfere with proposed locations, the presence or possibility of duds, endangered habitat areas, historical sites, or airspace restrictions. Perform range training assistance and technical support. Inspect ranges and training areas which require walking through rough terrain and wearing protective gear. Operate the Range facility Management Support System (RFMSS) on a government computer work station and Local Area Network (LAN). Assist in implementing prescribed procedures during emergencies that include MEDEVAC operations and weapons/ammunition malfunctions.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A current State or Federal OF346 driver's license is required; must be able to operate both a four-wheel drive vehicle with standard transmission and an off-road all-terrain vehicle.
• Must be able to attend and successfully complete appropriate Range Operations Professional Development courses (ROPD) per TC25-8 / Chapter 4 and 5 guidelines within the first year of employment or as scheduling and funding allow.
• Rotation between major training areas, shift work, rotating shifts and weekends/federal holiday work and overtime may be required.
• Duties involve working with or in close proximity to explosives or incendiary material in an environment where there is frequent, close proximity to unexploded ordnance. The work involves frequent exposure to foul weather conditions.
• Pre-employment physical is required. Incumbent is required to carry passengers. Incumbent may be required to carry and/or lift up to 50 lbs.
• See addition information for additional conditions of employment requirements.

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 providing assistance to military units conducting training in ranges, AND assisting in the inspection and maintenance of ranges, maneuver areas and training areas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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: AdaptabilityFirearmsReasoning (Clerical/Technical)Speaking 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 A1-W6C6AA US ARMY PACIFIC-MSE HAWAII DO NOT MAIL Fort Shafter, HI 96858 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk