Duties

• You will extract and compile information to create weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• You will record training, qualifications, and other training related information in accordance with processes and procedures.
• You will support range operations by performing duties related to safe operation, training support, administration, appearance, routine and periodic maintenance, and cleaning of firing ranges.

Requirements

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.
• Per E.O. 14043, selectee(s) must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 11/22/2021 or date of employment (which ever comes later) except in limited circumstances where an exemption is approved due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operators license and explosives safety drivers license.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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 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.
• The incumbent is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area assigned. Safety equipment such as ear plugs and hard hats are issued.
• 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 required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be subject to random testing.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the following certifications: -Explosive/Hazardous Materials Driver -Material Handling Equipment Operator -Basic Explosive Safety (AMMO-18)
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain the following certifications: -Small Arms Range Safety Officer/Line Coach -Electrical Explosive Safety (Ammo-29) -Performance Qualification Standards (PQS) certification for small arms preventive maintenance

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) Provide support in the areas of safety, security, and training for all small arms, ammunition, and explosives for a training facility; 2) Provide small arms range operation support including scheduling, hazardous waste management and small arms range maintenance/cleaning; 3) Instruct, evaluate and/or facilitate training in the use of small arms, ammunition and explosives; 4) Store, transport, inspect and/or maintain arms, ammunition and explosives in accordance with established procedures and regulations.

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

Must possess the ability to lift and move 50-100 pounds of range equipment.

The position often requires irregular hours.

This position requires rotating shift work.

This position requires evening and weekend work.

Employee may be required to work on rotating/swing shift beyond regular working hours, during nights and weekend hours, and overtime.

Field work involves being outdoors in all types of weather while establishing Special Use Ranges within potentially hazardous areas due to the presence of unexploded ammunition (duds), live fire ranges, and ordnance.

Involves working in the vicinity of explosive devices and weapons firing, a noise hazard, and being around heavy machinery and construction sites.

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.

Relocation or Recruitment incentive maybe authorized.

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.