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RANGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
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Summary

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.


WHO MAY APPLY:  Click here for more information on eligibility categories and the documentation requirements.  You MUST have one or more listed eligibilities to be considered. Eligibility claims must be supported with required documentation submitted within each application package to be considered. Transfer and Reinstatement eligibles must provide their most current SF-50, AND SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your latest SF-50. **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.  For additional information, click here.

Internal Employees (Air Force Employee - Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)

Current Federal Employees (DoD Transfer - Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)

Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)

DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)

Schedule A – Individual with Disabilities - click here for additional information

ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program)

Federal Employees (Non-DoD Transfer - OPM, VA, Dept of Labor, etc.)

VEOA (Veterans Employment Opportunity Act)

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/26/2017 to 07/10/2017
Salary
$62,046 - $80,657 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Luke AFB, AZ
Few vacancies
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Incumbent may be required to travel in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
7I-AFPC-1979063-971717-KCF
Control number
473025600

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Duties

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·        The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Director, 56th Range Management Office (RMO) and the Weapons Training Range Manager, (RMO) implementing necessary policies, directives, programs, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of the Barry M. Goldwater (BMGR) range complex and surrounding associated airspace.

·        Performs bombing and gunnery range management duties critical to projects involving the BMGR road map, aircraft threat emitters, range scoring systems, air combat maneuvering instrumentation upgrades, and range interactive initiatives.

·        Plans and carries out implementation of wing aircraft training range programs.

·        Participates in special projects/initiatives, and performs special assignments as assigned.

·        Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to newly proposed programs or changes to existing programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.    Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-09) or equivalent.  Specialized experience must include comprehensive knowledge of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques applicable to a broad range of procedures supporting a complex training range and weapons safety program, knowledge of the body of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to a training range and weapons safety program to sufficiently interpret and modify or significantly depart from standard techniques in devising specialized operating practices concerned with accomplishing range safety objectives, knowledge of organizational and communication skills to develop working relationships with diverse military, civilian, professional, and technical populations, verbal and writing skills sufficient to prepare weapons training range presentations/briefings, training, and reports.

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To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions:  Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-09 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral.   TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 

1.    Knowledge of the AF policies, principles, and practices associated with management of a weapons training range.

2.    Skill in designing and conducting weapons bombing and gunnery training range studies, and preparing reports with recommendations and solutions for range operation issues.

3.    Knowledge of the requirements, methods and techniques of bombing and gunnery range operation investigation, analysis, resolution of safety problems/risks and formal reporting procedures.

4.    Knowledge of communication techniques, principles, media and instructions to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

5.    Knowledge of educational training techniques, methods, and materials sufficient to prepare and present formal briefings and instructional sessions.

6.    Ability to use various software applications to sufficiently track data, analyzed and report trends in reports, and prepares PowerPoint briefings.  Ability to accomplish complex tasks independently, plan projects, and meet deadlines.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.  You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:  Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.   Click here for more information.

90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit.  The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.  If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

 

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

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Agency contact information

AFPC RSC
Phone
(800)525-0102
Email
TFSC_1@MYPERSMAIL.AF.MIL
Address
Air Force Personnel Center
56 FSS/FSMC
7383 N Litchfield Rd Ste 1172
LUKE AFB , AZ 85309-1514

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