Range Operations Specialist

About the Position: About the Position: This is a TERM position as a Range Operations Specialist for the U.S. Army Support Activity, Training Division, Range Operations, Fort Eustis, Virginia.

As a Range Operations Specialist you will perform the following duties which is not all inclusive list:

Manage daily range operations to ensure the safe and efficient use of ranges and training areas in accordance with Army regulations, range control procedures, DA Pam 385-63, SOPs, and applicable policies.

Operates Range Control and Fire Desk functions, including scheduling and coordinating range use through the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) and monitoring live-fire activities.

Monitor and enforce range safety requirements, including firing programs, direction of fire, safety distances, time sequences, ammunition restrictions, weather conditions, and approved training scenarios.

Conduct range inspections and safety oversight to identify hazards, verify compliance, and ensure training activities are conducted safely.

Provide technical guidance and coordinates with military and civilian organizations, Range Safety Officers, installation safety personnel, airfield operations, and training units on range safety and operational requirements.

Operate and monitor range automation, communications, target systems, and equipment, including range tower systems, radio networks, target movers, and other equipment used during day and night firing.

Investigate range accidents and incidents, identifies causes and impacts, recommends corrective actions, follows up on deficiencies, and prepares reports and statistical data for leadership.

Supports range program management and regulatory compliance by assisting with SOPs, safety programs, environmental requirements, inspections, reports, plans, and projects for the Installation Range Officer and Training Division.