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SECURITY ASSISTANT (RANGE OPERATIONS)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

Summary

You will serve as a SECURITY ASSISTANT (RANGE OPERATIONS) in the OPERATIONS DIVISION, COMMANDER NAVY INSTALLATIONS of NAVBASE CORONADO SEC DET.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/26/2026 to 01/28/2026
Salary
$46,533 to - $60,494 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Coronado, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
NCS/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes - This is a bargaining unit position.
Announcement number
ST-12870397-26-TDH
Control number
855109000

Duties

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  • You will perform a variety of small arms range operations and compliance functions in support of the Non-Guard Security (NGS) Most Efficient Organization (MEO).
  • You will perform and monitor standardized procedures of established hazardous waste management to include managing waste collection and disposal area, maintaining Waste Identification Documents (WIDs) on all waste collection containers.
  • You will conduct small arms brass gleaning duties.
  • You will perform and monitor standardized aspects of established environmental program operations.
  • You will perform as the Range Safety Officer (RSO) as needed.
  • You will perform some administrative duties by maintaining files, revise and dispose of files in accordance with governing regulatory procedures.

Requirements

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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
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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 a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
  • 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 is a bargaining unit position.
  • You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • Must meet OPNAVINST 3591. 1F Psychiatric Illness requirements.
  • You may be required to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with hazardous materials endorsement.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • You will be required to wear safety clothing and equipment for the job and work area where assigned.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to pass a yearly physical and continue to be physically fit.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing a variety of small arms range operations support; 2) Ensuring that hazardous waste management, industrial hygiene, small arms brass gleaning, small arms range maintenance, lead awareness and brass and debris disposal are in accordance with established policies and procedures; 3) Maintaining scheduled range cleaning, industrial hygiene and environmental reports. NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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

Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience as described above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education, as follows:

Have successfully completed four years of education above high school level.
OR
Have a combination of experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of education plus percentage of experience must equal 100%.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

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 in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized for eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

PCS incentives are not authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • ORAL COMMUNICATION
  • Reading Comprehension
  • SECURITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION


This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Work Sample.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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