Range Operations Specialist (TEMP) (TITLE 32) Job in Bluffdale, UT

Vacancy No. UT-24-269-AR-12558459 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $59,966.00 to $77,955.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/24/2024 Close Date 10/8/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Bluffdale, UT


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is for a Range Operations Specialist (TEMP) (TITLE 32), PD D1134000and is part of the UTC located at Camp Williams UT, with the Utah Army National Guard.

This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is MSG Andrew Riddle.

This is a TEMPORARY appointment not to exceed 1 year.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Army National Guard. Temporary appointments may be terminated or extended in accordance with regulatory guidance, funding and at management's discretion.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a Range Operations Specialist (TEMP) (TITLE 32), GS-0301-9, you will:

  • Oversees range activities as directed by the Range Control Manager.
  • Oversees the scheduling of ranges via the automated Range Facility Maintenance Support System (RFMSS).
  • Ensures that ranges scheduled via the RFMSS do not conflict with the operation of other ranges or scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Ensures all range operations are conducted to Department of the Army (DA) standards established by applicable DA weapon systems field manuals and technical manuals.
  • Applies and enforces the Installation Range Safety Program.
  • Prepares and staffs installation range safety publications.
  • Develops personnel duty schedules to ensure organizational personnel observe live training events on the installation range complex.
  • Serves as the officer in charge during extended periods of operations in direct oversight of the Range Control Communications and Operations Center.
  • Ensures all range activities are conducted in accordance with installation safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensures that adequate numbers of fully trained personnel are scheduled to support range operations and the communications center.
  • Ensures that radiocommunications are conducted to military standards and re-trains personnel prior to their operation of the range communications system.
  • Oversees the range control operations and communications center to insure no safety parameters, including violation of roadblock or barriers systems, occur.
  • Conducts and prepares installation capability briefings and tours as directed by the Range Control Officer. Interfaces directly with military, civilian and law enforcement agencies desiring to use the installation range complex.
  • Constructs range surface danger zone diagrams to standard for approval of the Range Control Officer.
  • Assists other range control personnel in the verification of correct surface danger zone diagrams in support of new ranges or new range construction.
  • Represents the function at meetings and briefings as directed.
  • Serves on additional installation working groups and committees as directed.
  • Oversees the work effort of employees who are involved in supporting the maintenance, operations, and communications center.
  • Assumes the duties of the Range Control Manager in the absence of the incumbent.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Enlisted/Officer/Warrant Officer (Min E3 / Max O3)
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain NIPR system access.
  • Must be able to complete state vehicle training.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  • The duties and responsibilities of the job may significantly impact the environment. The incumbent is responsible to maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, the organization, and its changing mission.
  • Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period.
  • Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Minimum Requirements:
Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

  • Practical knowledge of a wide range of established ARNG range management principles and concepts involving range operations, live fire training activities, range safety, range maintenance, and range control and communications.
  • Knowledge of range activities, functions, and mission to provide support and services to training activities.
  • Knowledge of current military doctrine as related to the training center and range operations to analyze problems and recommend solutions to eliminate problems.
  • Working knowledge of regulations, pamphlets, and instructions regarding policies and procedures for firing and handling ammunition.
  • Knowledge of basic automation programs and systems to facilitate documentation and reporting.

Education

Not applicable 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.



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Agency contact information

Shaun Harris
Address
UT TRNG Site
17800 S Camp Williams Rd
Bluffdale, UT 84065
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.