RANGE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain current Explosive/Hazardous Materials Driver certifications, Material Handling Equipment Operator certifications, Explosive Safety certifications, and other certifications.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to be cleared by occupational health to perform duties related to the handling of ammunition and explosives.
• You will be required to lift and move up to 100 pounds of equipment.

Qualifications

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) Directingexplosive 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:

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.

Education

Successful completion of at least four full academic years of education above high school

OR

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

OR

A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.

This position requires exposure to high noise levels.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability to successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or final job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.