Range Radio Controller

About the Position: Serves as the Range Radio Controller under the authority of the Senior Commander at USAG Fort Knox.

Operate Range Control Communication Center to include three or more range-control radio nets to control all range functions. Advise aircraft operating in the restricted airspace of any firing or training hazardous to flight. Function as the Facilitates Unit Training Point of Contact (POC) for scheduling of all range training. Operate a microcomputer to perform regular range operator duties.

Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond six (6) years, up to eight (8). With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into Term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Materiel Command (AMC) employees with competitive status 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: controlling access to a live-fire range; ensuring all personnel are accounted for and safe; managing safety data; relaying requests for firefighting support; confirming units adhere to weekly range bulletins; and enforcing range safety. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-6).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).