About the Position: Serves as a Range Operations Specialist to ensure proper management of range operations in accordance with safety and Army regulation, policy and procedural guidance.

Duties

Implements range operation functions directly related to the safe and efficient utilization of the Range Complex and Restricted Airspace in the use of high-risk weapons, ammunition, aviation and other hazardous materials on multiple training areas. During firings and gunneries, provides oversight on regulatory requirements pertaining to unit operations on the Range. Monitor firing and range activities on ranges and training areas, considering proximity, compatibility of systems, or to suspend operations if the safety of personnel is questionable. Monitor assigned restricted airspace using the Surveillance Tracking Acquisition Radar System (STARS) and guidance from Installation Air Traffic and Airspace Officer or G-3 Air.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires working irregular duty hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays; shift work necessary to cover 24 hour-a-day, 7 days per week operation; occasional overtime may be required.
• Must have normal depth perception and color vision (necessary to monitor radar screen); acute hearing, ability to speak clearly and to communicate effectively (no speech impediments).
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Valid State Driver's License.

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 EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the management of live-fire range and training areas; monitoring range and training exercises; AND providing advisories and assistance to personnel utilizing live-fire range and training areas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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: Natural Resources, or Forest Resources. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer ServiceDecision MakingOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement GS-09: 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-07).

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 A1-W0C0AA TRAINING SUPPORT ACTIVITY ALASKA DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99505 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk