Fire Desk Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Air and Ground Fire Desk Operation services.
• Advise the Range Manager/Director on matters pertaining to airspace management, planning, and operations.
• Using RFMSS and IRSS, track scheduled units on the ranges and training areas.
• Update and post current range status during training operations on Range Facility Management Scheduling System (RFMSS).
• Track all range incidents, initiate emergency procedures and dispatch response services as necessary.
• Maintain accurate logs in RFMSS.
• Alert the Officer in Charge, Range Safety Officer and Range Control personnel of any “Cease Fire” requirements in a timely manner.
• Enter range utilization data in RFMSS as units complete training and upon departure.
• Ensure RFMSS End-Of-Day functions are performed correctly.
• Develop and update range operations training program in accordance with MCO 3550, maintain accurate personnel training jackets, advise crew composition/ shift schedules to meet operational demands.
• Conduct qualification and training to Marines temporarily assigned to Range Control in Fire Desk Operations.
• Update and maintain RFMSS Logs, to include Airspace Activation/Deactivation, Status Change, Communications Check, Utilization, No Show/Cancellation, Downrange, Incident and End of Day Processing.
• Review approved range reservations prior to beginning of Operations.
• Attend RCF-related training as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Range Safety distance learning course (MarineNet).
• Required: Graduate of the RFMSS Functional Administrator course.
• Required: Graduate of the Inter-Service Range Safety Course.
• Required: Graduate of the Range Airspace Manager Course.
• Required: Graduate of the Range Manager Tool Kit (RMTK) ~ formerly Geographic Information System (GIS) for Range Managers Course.
• Graduate of the Weapons Danger Zone (WDZ) Course (preferred).
• Graduate of the Technical Laser Range Safety Course (TLRSC) (preferred).
• Graduate of Laser Range Management Tool (LRMT) (preferred).

EXPERIENCE

• One years of experience working as an FDO.
• Ideal candidate is a former Marine SNCO or Officer who has experience working in the Air Traffic and Range Control community.
• Experience writing and publishing installation level orders and procedures.
• Experience with formulating and conducting pilot briefings.
• Experience and specialized knowledge of Special Use Airspace (SUA) and Surface Danger Zones (SDZ).

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in internet-based scheduling, ranges status, and aircraft monitoring systems.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and maintain focus.
• 24/7 operations.
• Ability to work weekend, evening and night shifts on a rotating schedule basis.
• All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company’s auto insurance provider.