RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the senior managerial and technical authority for the Mountain Home Range Complex (MHRC), a large, geographically dispersed, multi-use live-fire training enterprise supporting Air Force, Joint, Interagency, and International Partner operations. Exercises independent judgment and approval authority over complex, high-risk training operations involving live ordnance, unmanned systems, and nonstandard weapons employment. Advises Wing and Group Commanders on operational risk, capability limitations, and long-range investment decisions affecting combat readiness.

• Plan, coordinate, and direct daily activities on the MHRC as the representative of the Wing and Operations Group Commanders in range management functions.
• Monitors contractor performance to ensure Air Force contractual requirements are met and maintained.
• Performs Range Management Facility Control and Operations.
• Conducts and oversees Resource Management.
• Continuous Improvement and Special Projects.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Secret security clearance.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Cont.:

• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program, Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of range control operations, range safety, weapons employment, land use, environmental compliance, and military airfield operations, maintenance, quality assurance and evaluation techniques, concepts, principles, practices and skills to plan, develop and implement effective quality assurance surveillance plans for the contracted ranges control operations and maintenance function. Knowledge of contracting policies and principles and the Federal Acquisition Regulation to review and analyze contractor results, determine appropriateness of other-than-normal charges, and to document substandard performance to protect the interests of the Government. Knowledge of land and facility management, environmental protection, hazardous materials and explosives, safety and security techniques, and knowledge of the operating capabilities of the facilities. Knowledge of planning, budgeting, and coordinating both long- and short-term range management activities including facility improvements. Knowledge of tactical and conventional delivery of air-to-ground ordnance is required to ensure certification of Range Control Officer. Knowledge of command instructions and manuals applicable to range operations, communications procedures, pattern safety, crash and rescue procedures, firefighting, evacuation, and range record keeping. Knowledge of statistical analysis, sampling methods, and authoritative report preparation.

OR
EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of range operations with ability to manage and supervise air to ground, unmanned aerial systems, and concurrent ground operations.

Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting and supply systems. Knowledge of land and facility management to include long range planning for capital improvements.

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations with skills in evaluating contractor work performance and documenting findings.

Knowledge of statistical analysis, analysis of weapons safety requirements, and associated software. Knowledge of maps, geographic datums, GPS systems, and common coordinate systems.

Skill and Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to monitor budgets and inventories to support and maintain range operations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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