Range Safety Specialist

About the role

The Range Safety Specialist reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Site Lead. They provide range safety support by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to resolve range and safety conflicts for range requests not covered by the installation range SOPs to the Range Safety Officer.
• Conduct a semiannual review of RFMSS facility-to-facility conflicts, facility-to-event conflicts, facility-to-ammunition conflicts, and facility-to-environment conflicts (Ref. Chapter 6, RFMSS User Manual) against the installation range SOP.
• Review all updates to Installation Range SOPs and recommend the best way to reflect these changes in RFMSS administration tables.
• Develop a range safety inspection schedule supporting the range safety inspection plan at each installation and deliver the schedule to the Range Safety Officer for approval.
• Inspect ranges at each installation for safety violations and verify all ranges are in working condition in accordance with the installation range SOPs.
• Deliver range incident reports from RFMSS ad-hoc reports module.
• Support the production of courseware and curriculum materials that focus on range safety and laser safety.
• Support the production of courseware and curriculum materials that focus on the training of new Range Safety Specialist.
• Provide periods of instruction for the training and development of all Range Safety Specialist.
• Provide certification training for all Range Safety Officers and Officers in Charge.
• Provide training for the Laser Range Safety Officer program to certify personnel to utilize lasers on ranges and training areas.
• Report to the Range Control Officer with daily control and coordination for all activities conducted within the installation training complex to ensure safe and concurrent operations.
• Review special training requests and provides recommendations to the range scheduling office.
• Supervise normal functions of the range and training areas to include approving, controlling, and monitoring access and daily use for training, maintenance, and administration activities, communication procedures, as well as observation to identify and report unauthorized personnel and activities and forward possible violations to the Range Control Officer.
• Coordinate with the Range Control Officer, Operations Chief, and Scheduling Office for scheduling conflicts involving ranges and training areas.
• Responsible for the enforcement of Range Regulations and Marine Corps Orders for all personnel training on ranges and training areas.
• Provide range briefs, laser briefs, and inspections on all ranges and training areas.
• In the event of a training accident, respond to the situation and act as a direct link between first responders and range control.
• Respond to range and training area fires and provide direction and updates to the Range Control Officer and fire department. Also, coordinate and direct firefighting support with aircraft.
• Cook up with the Range Control Officer, assist in the certification and recertification of Marine Corps ground ranges and associated training facilities.
• Assist the Range Control officer in the review and approval process of training event deviations.
• Perform Operational Risk Management (ORM) assessments for ranges, training areas and training events.
• Responsible for the establishment and administration of operational range clearance programs to promote the safe, sustainable use of operational ranges for their intended purpose.
• Attend RCF-related training as required.
• As required, fulfill the duties of the following billets: Range Scheduler, FDO, Range Safety Inspector.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of the Range Safety distance learning course (MarineNet).
• Graduate of the RFMSS Functional Administrator course.
• Graduate of the Inter-Service Range Safety Course.
• Graduate of the Range Airspace Manager Course.
• 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).
• Three years of Range Safety experience.
• The ideal candidate is a former SNCO or Officer who has experience as a Range Safety Officer or Officer in Charge.

Core Skills/Competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows 2000/XP and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged outdoor exposure to the elements.
• Daily travel in training areas.
• Heavy lifting (50 lbs. plus).
• May be required to operate a snowmobile during the winter months.
• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required.
• 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.

Pay

$65,000-$75,000