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RANGE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT T32

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a RANGE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT T32, PDD2660000and is part of the AZ Camp Navajo, National Guard.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/01/2025 to 10/16/2025
Salary
$52,260 to - $67,943 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Florence, AZ
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AZ-12782497-26-SW-26-005T
Control number
847247600

Duties

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This position is located at Arizona Training Center in Florence, Arizona. The incumbent performs safety, range control and maintenance tasks.

Duties:

Assists the Site Range Communication Officer in maintaining close coordination with the using units; as well as Commanders of other services and operations involved in the use of the range area. In this function, responsible for the enforcement of operational procedures jointly agreed to with other agencies when the assigned range officer is not available. Particular emphasis is given to range safety and control procedures to assure proper operational practices are observed. When required, oversees personnel assigned to the Site Range Operations and personnel of other governmental and civilian agencies to accomplish the range mission.

Responsible for repair and operations of range communications, including wire and cable facilities, range radio communications and avionics equipment. Responsible for range area maintenance activities to include assignment of repairmen to specific functions commensurate with their training; observes performance of subordinates, giving technical aid as required; insures conformance with prescribed standards of quality and safety; determines type end extent of repairs required to ranges and schedules repair work. Maintains close working relationship with the Site Engineer on materials and special equipment.

Plans workloads, schedules work assignments, establishes production end maintenance controls, improves operating procedures and repair techniques to effect range operations for using units. Directs the accomplishment of all administrative duties associated with ranges to include, but not limited to maintenance of necessary correspondence, records and report files, etc., maintenance of pertinent regulation, policy procedures and technical order files.

Formulates plans and programs to carry out the concepts of range requirements outlined by the Range Officer.

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • ARIZONA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. Prior to appointment into this position, selectee must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard, in a military organization supported by the Arizona Training Center.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Incumbent must possess and maintain a current state driver’s license.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.

Qualifications

Military Grades: PFC/E-3 to SSG/E-6

Compatible Military Assignments: Must possess any Army MOS

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Experience, education, or training which indicates the candidate performed progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. 1- year specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Ability to assist the Site Range Communication Officer in maintaining close coordination with the using units.

2. Knowledge of range safety and control procedures to assure proper operational practices are observed.

3. Ability to repair operations of range communication, including wire and cable facilities, range radio communications and avionics equipment.

4.Ability to accomplishment of all administrative duties associated with ranges to include, but not limited to maintenance of necessary correspondence, records and report files, etc., maintenance of pertinent regulation, policy procedures and technical order files

5. Ability to formulate plans and programs to carry out the concepts of range requirements outlined by the Range Officer.

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