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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for army range control in Virginia is $24.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.88 and $30.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Army Range Control?

An Army Range Control job involves overseeing the safe operation and management of military training ranges. Personnel in this role coordinate training exercises, enforce safety regulations, and ensure compliance with environmental policies. They also communicate with units using the range to prevent conflicts and hazards. Their work is essential for maintaining operational readiness and protecting personnel and equipment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in Army Range Control?

Army Range Control professionals are responsible for scheduling and coordinating unit training exercises, ensuring strict adherence to range safety protocols, and overseeing all activities on the training ranges. The role often involves issuing permits, conducting safety briefings, monitoring live-fire exercises, and responding to emergencies as needed. Team members regularly collaborate with training units, maintenance staff, and higher command to ensure all operations run smoothly and safely. This dynamic environment requires adaptability and a strong commitment to operational safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Army Range Control, and why are they important?

To thrive as Army Range Control, you need a solid understanding of range safety procedures, operational planning, and military regulations, often supported by prior military experience or relevant training. Familiarity with range scheduling systems, radio communications, mapping software, and specific Army certifications such as the Range Safety Officer (RSO) qualification is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure the safe and efficient use of training areas, prevent accidents, and maintain compliance with military standards.

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Infographic showing various Army Range Control job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,390 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Range Operations Officer

US Department of the Army

Petersburg, VA • On-site

$93K/yr

Temporary

Posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring daily range operations and training activities.

  • Serve as the command and control authority of the Range Division in the absence of the Range Officer.

  • Support range safety, maintenance, and operational procedures to facilitate live-fire training and range activities.

United States Army rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

About the Position: This is for a TEMPORARY position as a Range Operations Officer. The incumbent serves as a Range Operations Officer often working independently to assist the Range Officer, in planning, coordinating, and monitoring the daily range operations of the range and training area complex. In the absence of the Range Officer, responsible for the command and control of the Range Division.Qualifications:

Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term appointment will be appointed/converted into a 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 Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

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 1) Range and training facility safety requirements, planning, scheduling and execution of the daily range operation mission; 2) Weapons and ammunition characteristics, providing range support to using units conducting of live-fire training, range safety, range design, maintenance and operations; and 3) Analyzing data to produce statistical comparisons of efficiencies and inefficiencies and make recommendations for modifications to existing ranges, training areas, or operating procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Administration and Management
  • Leadership
  • Planning and Evaluating

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-11).Education: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.Employment Type: OTHER

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