Range Safety Specialist.
Obsolete Site, Fort Bliss, TX, United States
Duties
Ensure that ranges and training areas are maintained in safe operating condition through inspection and coordination with Range operations.
Coordinate and utilize the use of the ranges for firing all types of small arms, infantry, armor, rotary and fixed wing aircraft and artillery weapons.
Coordinate with military and civilian personnel on all matters pertaining to range safety and special instructions.
Work closely with Environmental Staff to control, minimize, or eliminate hazards.
Requirements
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain access to the Fort Bliss Local Area Network (LAN).
Appointment to this position is subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR Part 315.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
30 percent or more disabled veterans
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Military spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Reinstatement
Education and/or specialized experience requirements:
• One year of specialized experience that includes conducting safety inspections of range areas and facilities; preparing range training facility reports; providing guidance for range maneuver land use, live‑fire safety, area range cleanup and environmental concerns. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑07).
• OR Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as occupational safety and health.
• OR a combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
Time in grade requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑07).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If education completed in foreign colleges or universities is used to meet the qualification requirements, it must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests
Applicants who have disabilities covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in the online application. Requests for RA and appropriate supporting documentation must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on RA requests are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments.
RA requests must be received prior to the assessment and the applicant must complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL. To determine if a RA is needed, review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave, depending on the type of position.
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Ensure that ranges and training areas are maintained in safe operating condition through inspection and coordination with Range operations.
Coordinate and utilize the use of the ranges for firing all types of small arms, infantry, armor, rotary and fixed wing aircraft and artillery weapons.
Coordinate with military and civilian personnel on all matters pertaining to range safety and special instructions.
Work closely with Environmental Staff to control, minimize, or eliminate hazards.
Requirements
This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
Employee must be able to obtain and maintain access to the Fort Bliss Local Area Network (LAN).
Appointment to this position is subject to a one‑year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements described in 5 CFR Part 315.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
30 percent or more disabled veterans
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Military spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Reinstatement
Education and/or specialized experience requirements:
• One year of specialized experience that includes conducting safety inspections of range areas and facilities; preparing range training facility reports; providing guidance for range maneuver land use, live‑fire safety, area range cleanup and environmental concerns. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑07).
• OR Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as occupational safety and health.
• OR a combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
Time in grade requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS‑07).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If education completed in foreign colleges or universities is used to meet the qualification requirements, it must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests
Applicants who have disabilities covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in the online application. Requests for RA and appropriate supporting documentation must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on RA requests are made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments.
RA requests must be received prior to the assessment and the applicant must complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL. To determine if a RA is needed, review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Benefits
Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave, depending on the type of position.
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