Range Operations Specialist.

Obsolete Site; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a Range Operations Specialist to manage daily range operations and ensure safe, efficient use of ranges and training areas in line with Army regulations and SOPs.

You will supervise range control and fire desk functions using RFMSS, monitor live-fire activities, and enforce safety standards while coordinating with Range Safety Officers and installation safety personnel. This role requires up to 10% TDY travel and shift work.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Army regulations and SOPs to range operations.
• Ability to schedule using RFMSS and monitor live-fire activities.
• Strong emphasis on range safety and hazard identification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily range operations to ensure safe and efficient use of ranges and training areas per Army regulations and SOPs.
• Operate Range Control and Fire Desk functions, scheduling range use through RFMSS and monitoring live-fire activities.
• Monitor and enforce range safety requirements, including firing programs, direction of fire, and weather conditions.
• Conduct range inspections and safety oversight to identify hazards and ensure safe training.
• Provide technical guidance and coordinate with Range Safety Officers, installation safety personnel, and training units.
• Operate and monitor range automation and communications, including range tower systems and target movers.
• Investigate range accidents, identify causes, recommend corrective actions, and prepare reports.
• Support range program management and regulatory compliance for SOPs, safety programs, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Range safety knowledge

Scheduling & coordination

Communication with military/civilian

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience with DoD/Army safety programs

Tools

RFMSS

Range automation systems

Job description

Duties

As a Range Operations Specialist you will perform the following duties, which is not all inclusive list:

• Manage daily range operations to ensure the safe and efficient use of ranges and training areas in accordance with Army regulations, range control procedures, DA Pam 385-63, SOPs, and applicable policies.
• Operates Range Control and Fire Desk functions, including scheduling and coordinating range use through the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) and monitoring live-fire activities.
• Monitor and enforce range safety requirements, including firing programs, direction of fire, safety distances, time sequences, ammunition restrictions, weather conditions, and approved training scenarios.
• Conduct range inspections and safety oversight to identify hazards, verify compliance, and ensure training activities are conducted safely.
• Provide technical guidance and coordinates with military and civilian organizations, Range Safety Officers, installation safety personnel, airfield operations, and training units on range safety and operational requirements.
• Operate and monitor range automation, communications, target systems, and equipment, including range tower systems, radio networks, target movers, and other equipment used during day and night firing.
• Investigate range accidents and incidents, identifies causes and impacts, recommends corrective actions, follows up on deficiencies, and prepares reports and statistical data for leadership.
• Supports range program management and regulatory compliance by assisting with SOPs, safety programs, environmental requirements, inspections, reports, plans, and projects for the Installation Range Officer and Training Division.

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 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.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• 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.
• Must have or be able to pass successfully a Range Safety Certification Course.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 20 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans 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.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, which includes assisting with live-fire training schedules using automated military scheduling systems, such as the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS); supporting range control and fire desk operations by following established range safety regulations and procedures. This experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade level in the Federal service (GS-07).

Education

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: Safety Management or Occupational Safety.

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.

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-07).

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:

Addtional information

Term Appointment NTE

Term appointment may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years.

Current permanent Federal employees ...

• 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 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.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Training, Capabilities and Doctrine Warfighting Developers Career Program position aligned under the Public Affair, Inspector General, Legal, Learning, Archives, & Relations/ Communications (PILLAR) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• 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.

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.

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‑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:

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.