Operations Technician

Range Operations TechnicianAs a Range Operations Technician (Title 32), GS-0303-7, you will assist in the daily operations of range control and provide maintenance support to targets and other live fire enablers. Major duties include:Serve as a point of contact for information regarding training center operations.Maintain Range Branch equipment records.Assist Range Management Authority (RMA) with range maintenance cost input to the annual range operations budget.Assist in developing standard operating procedures for use and operation of facilities.Assist in schedule deconfliction of training center facilities.Facilitate simulation training exercises.Provide maintenance support during training exercises.Operational support for all ranges to include preventative maintenance of all automated targeting systems.Ensure that controls, target mechanisms, and all other target effects (thermal, movement, battle effects simulators, etc.) are operational prior to and after use.Conduct range, training land, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions.Dissemination of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), Notices to Public, and training directives. Receives concept of operations (CONOPS), range safety memos, and DD Form 2977's, Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets, from training units.Plan and execute range support and maintenance operations.