RANGE SAFETY OFFICER

Duties

• You will serve as a Program Manager for the Range Safety Section and will be responsible for independently planning and carrying out the Range Safety Program, resolving conflicts as they arise and coordinating work with others where necessary.
• You wll be responsible for maintaining good customer relations and providing assistance to all Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTF-TC) customers through analysis of customer complaints for all using units
• You will be responsible for maintaining and enforcing the MAGTF-TC Range Safety Program; Range Laser Safety Program; Range Radio Frequency Hazard Program by utilizing a variety of analytical, advisory, consultative, and coordinating techniques.
• You will conduct risk assessments for all exercises, weapons live fire and military unit operations.
• You will monitor through on-site inspections that military units are utilizing ranges and facilities correctly; that weapon systems and ammunitions are proper for the facility; and that charges, propellants and fuses are being set properly.
• You will evaluate all aspects of assigned range programs to determine the degree of effectiveness and compliance with established requirements and standards.
• You will develop, monitor and implement the Range Safety Program in compliance with established regulations and policies.
• You will organize and conduct a variety of safety training classes for unit safety officers, NCOs and Marines based on pertinent Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Regulations, Field Manuals, Technical Manuals, MAGTF-TC Regulations and local SOPs.
• You will ensure that Range Control personnel are trained in safety to include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Hazard Communication and Hazardous Material and are kept current regarding local policies and safety programs.
• You will coordinate with Public Affairs Officer on range safety matters concerning public at large to include safety education and notices of range firings and/or range area closings.

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 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.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State driver's license and be capable of obtaining an installation Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) off-road vehicle operator's permit to traverse rugged terrain.
• Must successfully complete the Inter-Service Range Safety Course (Intermediate) or equivalent Service-specific range safety certification within 6 months of hire.
• The position is not available for Situational Telework.
• Work envolves walking (including rough terrain), standing, climbing and exposure to extreme weather conditions. Participation in accident investigation involves extended work hours.
• There is a potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances and environment during inspections of firing ranges and accident sites.
• Must be willing and able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and respond to active range emergencies or incident investigations.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Identifing and eliminating hazards arising from weapons firing and training; applying safety policies and procedures concerning surface danger zones, weapon systems, and ammunition; and, establishing and maintaining a range safety program.

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

In lieu of specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify for the GS-11 position based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education as follows:

Have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Or

Have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

Or

Have successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.

Or

Have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. Your percentage of the required education plus your percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

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.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating of 85 or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: