Supervisory Range Operations Support

• Plans organizes and directs the activities of 27 SOSS/OSTR ensuring that all range support sections comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the 27 SOW with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Executes Range Support Flight (OPFOR and Assault Zone Control sections) related training requirements.
• Serves as technical advisor for all Range Support Flight mission taskings.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with DoD joint travel regulations. Subject to irregular duty hours especially in conjunction with training activities and exercises.
• Maintain knowledge of Maritime Coast Guard and applicable New Mexico Boating regulations and obtain/maintain a valid New Mexico Boating license.
• Must complete accredited advanced training courses or approved curriculum as required for the use of tactical vehicles special purpose off-road capable vehicles watercraft and small unmanned airborne systems.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1-year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This is a centrally managed position in the Operations career field.

Conditions of Employment (cont.):

• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required. This position will be designated as a drug testing position IAW AFMAN 44-198 Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency for Explosive Transport Qualification and complete DoD small arms course and maintain annual currency (AF Form 522) for M-9/M-18 handgun M-4 rifle and other applicable firearms if required.
• Must possess a current and valid state drivers license and be able to obtain and maintain a valid government drivers license for the operation of OPFOR specialty vehicles to include: five and six passenger trucks all purpose vehicles and HMMWV vehicles. The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employees must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Ill egal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.

1. Knowledge of military range operations safety protocols financial training needs and training program development including instructional systems design and training aid concepts to implement 27 SOW tactics techniques procedures operational activities and management of training operations concepts and methodologies. Knowledge of safety security personnel management and EEO regulations practices and procedures.
2. Ability to plan organize and direct the functions and mentor motivate and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
3. Knowledge of planning managing and executing realistic Opposing Force (OPFOR) scenarios for combat training exercises to meet training objectives in accordance with Joint Air Force and USSOCOM mission roles functions organizational structures and operations within available resources.
4. Knowledge of health safety and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards regulations and/or technical orders; and of maritime tactical air traffic control and opposing forces equipment storage methods maintenance and training requirements. Knowledge of the operation maintenance and employment of threat simulation equipment weapons systems C4I systems operations enhancing equipment such as night vision and advanced navigation systems special purpose vehicles watercraft and small unmanned airborne sensors.
5. Skill to analyze and predict planning requirements to coordinate for supplies equipment and personnel to support training missions and apply quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing and measuring effectiveness of training operations. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress conditions associated with emergency situations and directives.
6. Knowledge of and skill to engage aircraft with Radio Frequency (RF) Ultraviolet light (UV) Infrared radiation (IR). A thorough understanding of the effects of these systems on aircraft and on-board systems