Senior Operations Technician, Fort Rucker, AL

Background

The Fort Rucker Aviation Center of Excellence (CoE) Gunnery Range and Training Complex provides numerous ranges and training areas supporting Program of Instruction (POI) courses, tenant and non-tenant units including Army Reserve and National Guard units, and military or law enforcement units in accomplishing the Commanders' training goals. This Range and Training Complex encompasses roughly 59,730 acres across Dale and Coffee counties North and South of Highway 27. CGS will provide personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personnel services necessary to provide range operations, maintenance, and repair support for Fort Rucker Aviation Center of Excellence Gunnery Range and Training Complex. Our services will assist the U.S. Army in successfully accomplishing the Sustainable Range Program (SRP) mission.

This program includes:

• Aviation Gunnery Range (AGR) targetry


• Range targetry


• Electronic maintenance


• Range computer systems operation


• Range and Training Area Complex maintenance


• Operational support to the Range Operations Center (ROC)


• Range Safety and Operations


• Line of Sight (LOS) and road maintenance


• Aviation Vertical Obstruction Identification (AVOID) support


• CompassCom GPS software operation


• Administrative reporting


• Logistical and sustainment operations for the Range Control Branch

• Must be familiar with contractual Range operations center service requirements and the responsibilities for the Fort Rucker Gunnery Range and Training Complex Operations, Maintenance, and Repair Services contract.


• Inspects and maintains range complex and training area.


• Use appropriate Army and Installation regulations to provide oversight assistance for all training locations under the purview of this contract in accordance with Army and Installation standards.


• Serves as the CGS junior leader for range operations and the firing desk in support of the Chief, Training Division by participating in the management and operational functioning of Fort Rucker live fire ranges and training areas.


• Manages and coordinates all range and training area scheduling through the RFMSS database.


• Is the technical authority pertaining to range operations section during training and live fire events.


• Responsible for directing and coordinating the full spectrum of range safety functions in the absence of the DAC staff and Senior Operations Technician.


• Provides continuity in operations.


• Works jointly with the Range Branch government staff in the planning, development and execution of the programs, policies and procedures involved in the safe operation of live fire ranges and training areas.


• Ensures that range safety requirements are adhered to in the scheduling of range use, maintenance, modification, and installation of ranges and training facilities.


• Provides safety related input to the Chief, Training Division regarding changes to our new firing requests i.e. combined arms exercises, temporary firing, and testing of prototypes.


• Makes basic determinations regarding the advisability or inadvisability of requested non-standard training, and make recommendations to the Chief, Training Division. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of military training requirements and live fire training events for a wide variety of Army military occupational specialties.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of High School Diploma


• Minimum of 3 years military Range Operations experience.


• Must be able to advise Range Operations Leaders for improvements to existing operations.


• Assist with all contractor Range Operations duties.


• Assist with firing desk manning and scheduling.


• Assist with overseeing and tracking work assignments to completion.


• Encourages safe and secure work environment and practices.


• Assist with adherence to all Range Operations policies & procedures, contractual, ethics and safety standards.


• Assists the Task Order Manager.


• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.


• Proof of US Citizenship required.


• Must receive a favorable Tier 1 (T1) Investigation. We prefer a current DOD Secret Security Clearance.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced knowledge of Army Range Operations.


• Ability to clearly articulate and deliver work objectives and instructions.


• Ability to prioritize, work effectively under time constraints, and schedule workload to meet deadlines.


• Knowledge of codes/regulations covering facility maintenance and workers' safety.


• Ability to work independently, in a matrix setting (dual reporting), and collaboratively with management team.


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• 401(k) Matching Program


• 11 Paid Holidays


• PTO / Sick leave benefits IAW SCA and CBA agreements.


• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability


• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance


• Subscription to premium financial planning resources


• Over 2500 continued educational study courses

All employees are required to agree to a background check.