RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

U.S. Army, Pacific; Alaska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army, Pacific is seeking a Range Operations Specialist to ensure proper management of range operations in line with safety standards and Army regulations.

The role focuses on safe, efficient use of the Range Complex and Restricted Airspace across multiple training areas. Responsibilities include implementing range operation functions and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for handling high-risk weapons and hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and supervising range operations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations governing hazardous materials and live-fire activities.

Responsibilities

• Implements range operation functions directly related to the safe and efficient utilization of the Range Complex and Restricted Airspace.

Skills

Range operations

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Coordination across areas

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & 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/.

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: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army, Pacific, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69789 – $90731/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.