RANGE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
What you'd do
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
Major duties
You will perform safety, security, and training duties for small arms, ammunition, and explosives. You will perform range scheduling, hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene compliance, small arms brass gleaning, small arms maintenance/cleaning, lead abatement, debris disposal, and other duties. You will manage the scheduling and operation of training facilities and ensure proper supplies and equipment are on hand. You will develop, implement, schedule, monitor, maintain, and enforce range safety procedures, standard operating procedures, rules, regulations, etc. You will provide input regarding the development of range funding requirements. You will serve as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) and Range Safety Officer/Line Coach to include tracking, scheduling, providing weapons training and qualifications, etc. You will schedule the use of off installation public and private small arms ranges to facilitate qualification live-fire events. You will transport weapons, ammunition, equipment, range personnel, medical supplies, etc. You will be responsible for range hazardous waste management including managing disposal areas, maintaining waste identification labels and documents, maintaining waste collection containers, scheduling and ensuring waste removal, etc. You will be required to wear safety clothing and equipment. You will be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You will be required to work in areas that may have unexploded ammunition, live-fire ranges, explosive devices, weapons firing, loud noises, heavy machinery, construction sites, etc. You will write standard operating procedures (SOP), conduct briefings, resolve scheduling conflicts, coordinate logistical support, and create and maintain various records and reports. You will perform additional duties at the direction and discretion of supervisors/leadership.
What you need to qualify
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Coaching personnel as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor (SAMI) and Range Safety Officer; 2) Managing live-fire training programs; 3) Directing explosive safety functions (e.g., receipt, storage, segregation, transportation, handling, inspection, documentation, etc.); 4) Conducting briefings, resolving scheduling conflicts, coordinating logistical support for training events, law enforcement agencies, or military units; 5) Performing weapons qualification and training courses for various firearms (e.g., 9mm pistol, 12 gauge shotgun, M-16/M-4/M-14 rifle, etc.). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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