Range Operations Inspector.

Obsolete Site; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking qualified personnel to advise on weapon capabilities during military training and to oversee safety on live-fire ranges at Fort Leonard Wood. The role involves inspecting ranges, enforcing regulations, and ensuring range operations run smoothly.

Candidates must have specialized experience with ammunition management, range security, and standard range procedures. Duties include TDY when required and ensuring physical health through periodic examinations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience: policing of all ammunition, brass, debris, trash, and residue on live-fire ranges.
• Operating a computer on automated ranges and conducting range checks.
• Completing physical security checks of ranges/facilities within the range operations complex.

Responsibilities

• Advise unit personnel on capabilities and limitations of weapons used in training on ranges.
• Conduct continuous safety oversight through mobile patrols and inspections to enforce regulations and procedures.
• Recommend changes in organization of work to improve workflow and productivity.

Skills

Ammunition handling

Range safety

Inspection procedures

Job description

• Advise unit personnel on the capabilities and limitations of weapons used in military training, including small arms, shoulder-fired launchers, mortars, and MK-106 bombing with USAF aircraft and Army helicopters.
• Conducts continuous safety oversight through mobile patrols, performing pre-operation, during-operation, and post-operation inspections to enforce strict compliance with all regulations and procedures.
• Recommends changes in organization of work, assignment of functions, and lines of authority to improve workflow and services rendered to increase productivity.

Duties

• Advise unit personnel on the capabilities and limitations of weapons used in military training, including small arms, shoulder-fired launchers, mortars, and MK-106 bombing with USAF aircraft and Army helicopters.
• Conducts continuous safety oversight through mobile patrols, performing pre-operation, during-operation, and post-operation inspections to enforce strict compliance with all regulations and procedures.
• Recommends changes in organization of work, assignment of functions, and lines of authority to improve workflow and services rendered to increase productivity.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• The duties of the position require Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) occasionally.
• This position is designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work to support mission operations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain equipment operator's qualification record (DA 348).

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

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

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

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing thorough instructions for policing of all ammunition, brass, debris, trash, and residue by using units; operating a computer on automated ranges and maneuver live fire ranges; and completing physical security checks of the ranges/facilities within the range operations complex. 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.

Additional information

• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 Years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• This is an Installations Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.