RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Neosho, Missouri

Salary Range: $61722 - $80243 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position. This is a Permanent GS-0301-09 RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2798000 and is part of the MO Camp Crowder Training Site. This is a bargaining position.

Major Duties:

• Monitors and inspects the range and training area complex.
• Implements range operations functions.
• Inspects and enforces safe weapons firing and handling.
• Issues range packets, radios, telephones, flags, and keys to units scheduled for training.
• Coordinates training support materials for training units including, targets, target frames, sandbags, or other items needed.
• Inspects and clears units from range and training areas upon completion of training.
• Ensures that weather information is disseminated to all units who are utilizing ranges, live training facilities, and maneuver training areas on normal and emergency advisories.
• Provides continual monitoring of all live training activities on the installation Range and Training Area (RTA) complex using Range Facility Maintenance Support System (RFMSS) Enhanced Graphic Fire Desk software.
• Monitors the issuance, opening, check fire, cease fire, and closing of all live fire ranges.
• Coordinates requests for air and ground medical evacuation for injured personnel in the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex. Investigates incidents that occur in the RTA complex as required.
• Provides RTA complex users with current range safety information regarding the safe conduct and utilization of ranges.
• Recommends measures to correct deficiencies or eliminate hazards when detected on ranges.
• Immediately halt any questionable safety practices detected on the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex.
• Coordinates with unit range safety officers to assist developing risk assessments and implementing controls and mitigations of identified hazards when planning training exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion). Maximum Military Grade - CW5 (W-5) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training which provides you with general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level that provided experience planning, coordinating and assisting with range operations; knowledge of military tactical training and qualification requirements; and the ability to assess range situation.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903682 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. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-27