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US Department of the Army

$72K/yr

This National Guard position is for a RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2798000 and is part of the JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the ...

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NY · On-site

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Supporting daily operations of the NCRC-Eglin cyber range by coordinating and executing the setup, configuration, and sustainment of event systems and infrastructure * Leading or assisting in ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for range operations in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is range operations?

Range Operations refers to the management, coordination, and oversight of activities conducted on test ranges, such as military training areas, firing ranges, or aerospace test sites. Professionals in this field ensure the safe and efficient use of range facilities by scheduling activities, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting testing or training exercises. Their work is crucial for conducting live-fire exercises, missile launches, or other testing scenarios while minimizing risk to personnel and property. Range Operations staff often collaborate with military units, government agencies, and private contractors to support mission objectives.

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Professionals in Range Operations often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple training schedules, ensuring compliance with strict safety protocols, and maintaining effective communication between various teams. Managing these challenges requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Regular briefings, thorough safety checks, and clear documentation can help mitigate risks and streamline daily operations, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for all users of the range.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a range operations specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive in Range Operations, you need a solid understanding of safety protocols, range management procedures, and operational planning, often supported by relevant military or law enforcement experience. Familiarity with range safety systems, radio communication equipment, and range scheduling software is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and ensuring safety. These abilities are essential to maintain safe and efficient range operations, minimize risk, and support mission readiness.
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Infographic showing various Range Operations job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,222 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Range Operations Officer

Petersburg, VA • On-site, Remote

United States Army Installation Management Command
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$93K - $121K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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Summary
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.
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Duties
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  • Technical authority on all matters pertaining to the scheduling, conduct of live fire training, range utilization, range safety.
  • Prepare documents supporting various installation range plans.
  • Direct assigned personnel in all aspects of their job in order to clarify the direction of the contract.
  • Evaluate performance of assigned personnel to ensure that work is being performed within the Scope of Work of the contract.
  • Provide technical, tactical, and managerial guidance on all matters pertaining to planning, scheduling and execution of the daily range operation mission.
  • Serve as point of contact for budget matters impacting or pertaining to the daily ranges and training facilities operations.
  • Plan work to be accomplished, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare work schedules.
  • Assign work based on priorities, consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments.

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Conditions of employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 45-50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Installation Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocations incentives MAY be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate MAY be authorized.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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