Range Operations Specialist

Requisition No: 854188 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Range Operations Specialist

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000440 

Salary:  $35,317.26 

Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000440

WORK LOCATION: Starke, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
6. Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma AND
• Three (3) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in Administrative or Business Operations
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position serves as a dual-role team member within Camp Blanding’s Range Operations section, directly supporting the mission of safe, effective training through administrative and operational support. The selected candidate will serve as both an Administrative Assistant to the Range Operations Range Management Authority (OIC) and as a Current Operations Assistant within the Range Control Radio Room.

Administrative Assistant Duties:

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Range Operations OIC, ensuring the efficient flow of information, scheduling, and daily coordination of operations.
• Attends internal and external meetings across Camp Blanding as an official representative of the Range Operations Officer; captures comprehensive notes and action items, synthesizes key takeaways, and provides concise and timely briefs to leadership.
• Drafts, edits, and distributes official correspondence, memoranda, schedules, reports, and briefings.
• Tracks ongoing projects and priorities, managing timelines, due-outs, and coordination with other directorates and stakeholders.
• Coordinates travel requests, training schedules, and logistics in support of Range Operations initiatives.
• Maintains digital and physical filing systems, safeguarding the integrity and accessibility of sensitive or mission-critical documentation.
  
  

Current Operations / Radio Room Support Duties:

• Assists with daily operations in the Range Control Radio Room, which serves as the nerve center for real-time training coordination across the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center (CBJTC).
• Learns and applies CBJTC Range Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and communication policies to support effective mission execution.
• Operates communications equipment to monitor, coordinate, and track training events across all assigned ranges, firing points, and training areas, ensuring units adhere to safety requirements and established timelines.
• Maintains and updates the Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) Fire Desk, ensuring accurate, real-time tracking of training resource usage and live-fire activities.
• Assists in the weekly emplacement of roadblocks and training area access control measures, ensuring compliance with deconfliction protocols, safety procedures, and maneuver damage prevention standards.
• Coordinates directly with unit representatives, range safety personnel, and Range Operations leadership to troubleshoot scheduling conflicts, facilitate changes to training plans, and communicate safety-related instructions.
  
  

Other Duties:

• Supports range inspections, emergency response coordination, or incident documentation when directed.
• May assist in the preparation of weekly or monthly status reports, training summaries, or operational briefs.
• Performs other duties as assigned in direct support of the Range Operations mission.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of Army Regulations and Florida National Guard Regulations.
• Knowledge of military weapons.

• Working knowledge of or ability to rapidly learn Camp Blanding Range Operations procedures and the structure of the Florida Army National Guard training mission.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); able to create polished meeting notes, briefings, and tracking tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with senior military leaders, civilian agencies, and training unit personnel.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track tasks across a dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to take detailed, structured notes during meetings and independently produce professional summaries, decision points, and follow-up actions.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate radio communication equipment, including adherence to proper radio etiquette and safety reporting procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset and a professional demeanor when dealing with both internal team members and external partners.
• Capable of working under pressure and adapting to changes in mission requirements, including high-tempo training cycles or emergency scenarios.
• Familiarity with RFMSS or willingness to learn and operate training resource management software.
• Willingness to occasionally support physical tasks such as roadblock emplacement and site inspections, if required.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.