Technical Range Inspector.

Obsolete Site; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a range safety specialist to monitor live fire areas and ensure regulatory compliance at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The role includes guiding authorized users and verifying documentation for routine site checks.

Responsibilities include maintaining official records, coordinating with range inspectors, and supporting daily operations with required protective equipment and mobility to reach sites as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06.
• Experience providing guidance on live operations safety regulations.
• Time-in-grade requirements as described for GS-06.

Responsibilities

• Monitor range activities to ensure firing restrictions and safety procedures are followed.
• Provide basic guidance to authorized users on range usage per tactical/gunnery rules.
• Review range schedules and firing data to confirm documentation completeness.
• Maintain official reports supporting follow-up actions on safety issues.
• Coordinate work priorities with range inspectors to sustain daily operations.
• Operate a 4x4 vehicle to reach designated range locations.

Skills

Safety compliance

Operational oversight

Job description

Duties

• Monitor range complex activities to ensure compliance with established firing restrictions or required safety procedures.
• Provide basic guidance to authorized users on proper use of ranges or training areas based on established tactical or gunnery requirements.
• Review range schedules or firing data to verify completeness of required documentation prior to routine site checks.
• Maintain official records or reports to support follow-up actions related to identified safety issues or training hazards.
• Coordinate routine work priorities with range inspectors or units to support continuity of daily range operations.
• Operate a commercial 4x4 vehicle over designated roads or trails to reach assigned range locations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to pass and maintain a Tier 1 investigation.
• This position has been 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 as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 39 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• A state issued driver license is required (must provide a copy when applying).
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

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

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

Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 6 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 (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

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

I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 which includes: 1) Provide guidance on regulation requirements for live operations safety; 2) Assess the adequacy of training areas to determine suitability for related operational needs and;3 Conduct inspections of live fire training areas to verify compliance with required regulations. 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

• 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.
• 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(n) Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates 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.