RANGE OPERATIONS OFFICER

Range Operations Officer

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. This National Guard position is for a Range Operations Officer, Position Description Number D2796000 and is part of the ID Installation Support Unit, National Guard. Open only to current onboard ITC Federal Technicians.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise, plans, coordinates, and directs daily activities of the Range Operations Section consisting of; Range Scheduling, Range Technician / Specialists, and Range Firing Desk.
• The incumbent has responsibility for planning, scheduling, and overseeing major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of the Sustainable Range Program (SRP). Provides guidance and supervision to subordinates in accomplishing duties of the section.
• Determines changes in emphasis and resource allocation for range operation personnel. Manages and sets priorities and establishes schedules, regulations, and guidelines for work completion.
• Monitors work to ensure timely performance, and quality of standards are met. Evaluates the effectiveness of operations in terms of mission accomplishment, quality, analysis, procedural, policy and regulatory compliance.
• Assists with selecting candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions, and selects subordinate supervisory positions, taking into consideration skills and qualifications and mission requirements.
• Explains performance expectations to employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of employees directly supervised.
• Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by employees. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete.
• Approves leave for subordinates and ensures adequate coverage within the organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
• Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Develops internal management goals, objectives, policies, procedures, standards, and milestones for Range Operations. Reviews plans, training schedules, progress reports, preventive maintenance records, supply and equipment requirements, and similar records to appraise the effectiveness of the workforce.

Assists / represents the Range Management Authority (RMA) in areas related to range operations policy, planning, and programming to include developing and publishing an installation / garrison standard operating procedure (SOP) / range regulation. Ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of firing notices installation agencies and local civilian publication media.

Develops and recommends plans for mission accomplishment to include consideration of facilities, equipment, manpower, capabilities, budget limitations, and manpower requirements. Assists unit commanders with developing training plans that include tactical maneuvers, test exercises, demonstrations, live fire exercises and mobilization training.

Staffs and submits the Range Complex Master Plan (RCMP) for ranges and training facilities. Responsible for the Range Modernization Plan within the RCMP and to serve as point of contact to the outside agencies matters pertaining to ranges and live training facilities siting, design, construction, and operations.

Integrates emerging technology, such as Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Installation Status Report (ISR), and Operational Range Inventory to coordinate, balance, and de-conflict training. As required, serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and / or quality assurance / quality control (QA / QC) representative for contracted support in the areas of range operations and range maintenance. Ensures range and training area improvement projects are coordinated and have the proper NEPA documentation prior to beginning the construction effort.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Conditions of Employment :

Qualifications :

Military Grades : CW2-CW4 AND O-2 TO O-4 THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience. Resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM.

General Experience : Minimum Requirements : Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

Specialized Experience : Specialized Experience : 12 Months of experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Education THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information : If you are a male applicant who was born after 12 / 31 / 1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

More Than One Selection May Be Made From This Announcement If Additional Identical Vacancies In The Same Title, Series, Grade And Unit Occur. This Appointment Could Become A Permanent Promotion Or Reassignment If Position Becomes Available. This Position May Non-Competitively Convert At A Later Date.