SUPERVISORY RANGE SUPPORT PLANNING AND OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 27 SOSS/OSTR, Range Support Flight, Assault Zone Section.

Duties

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of 27 SOSS/OSTR Assault Zone Section, ensuring that Assault Zone Section complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents 27 SOSS/OSTR Assault Zone Section with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Executes Range Support program planning, operations, and Assault Zone related training requirements. Serves as technical advisor for all Range Support/Assault Zone Section mission taskings.

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment: The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. This position will be designated as a drug testing position IAW AFMAN 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Must obtain and maintain a valid AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency for Explosive Transport Qualification and complete DoD small arms course and maintain annual currency (AF Form 522) for M-9/M-18 handgun, M-4 rifle, and other applicable firearms if required. Must possess a current and valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a valid government driver's license for the operation of OPFOR specialty vehicles, to include: five and six passenger trucks, all purpose vehicles, and HMMWV vehicles. The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administrative and Management Positions Series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of and certification for controlling aircraft landing and drop zones in accordance with governing directives; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of planning, managing, and executing realistic Opposing Force (OPFOR) scenarios for combat training exercises to meet training objectives in accordance with Joint, Air Force, and USSOCOM mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations within available resources; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; and of maritime, tactical air traffic control, and opposing forces equipment storage methods, maintenance, and training requirements; knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and employment of threat simulation equipment, weapons systems, C4I systems, operations enhancing equipment such as night vision and advanced navigation systems, special purpose vehicles, watercraft and small unmanned airborne sensors. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of and certification for controlling aircraft landing and drop zones in accordance with governing directives. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of planning, managing, and executing realistic Opposing Force (OPFOR) scenarios for combat training exercises to meet training objectives in accordance with Joint, Air Force, and USSOCOM mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operations within available resources. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; and of maritime, tactical air traffic control, and opposing forces equipment storage methods, maintenance, and training requirements. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and employment of threat simulation equipment, weapons systems, C4I systems, operations enhancing equipment such as night vision and advanced navigation systems, special purpose vehicles, watercraft and small unmanned airborne sensors. Ability to analyze logistical requirements and coordinate for supplies, equipment, and personnel to support training missions and to apply quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness of training operations. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations and directives. Knowledge of and skill to engage aircraft with Radio Frequency (RF), Ultraviolet light (UV), Infrared radiation (IR). A thorough understanding of the effects of these systems on aircraft and on-board systems. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/08/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054473 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.