Range Systems Project Analyst

Requisition No: 859447 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Range Systems Project Analyst

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000440 

Salary:  $47,668.01 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2025 

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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
• Six (6) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in using GIS Software for Analytical Decision Support
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, update, and manage the Department of the Army’s Management Office - Training Simulations (DAMO-TS) and Sustainable Range Program (SRP) geospatial data layers in accordance with development strategies and guidelines. Working knowledge of the Army’s SRP components and applications to design, update and manage its ranges to ensure long term sustainability. Becoming a licensed operator of Esri’s professional desktop geographic information system (ARC-GIS-PRO) software and its comprehensive suite of tools to manage and edit various types of spatial data and maps. Within the ARC-GIS-PRO program, be capable of running the Range Managers Tool Kit (RMTK) which generates geodatabases and maps using the following tools: Range Development and Planning (RDAP), Surface Danger Zone (SDZ), Weapon Danger Zone (WDZ), Explosive Training Range (ETR), Laser Range Management (LRMT), and Noise Contour Noise) tools to the Army’s regulatory standards. Compile, manage and disseminate all produced layouts/maps as required. Become Inter-Service Range Safety Course (Levet II) certified before officially disseminating range layouts/maps.  Determines map content and layout, as well as range/facility scale, projection and specifications.
• Knowledge of the Army’s Corps of Engineers Range Design Guide and Training Circular (TC) 25-8 for future range planning, design specifications and layouts. Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.  Coordinates with all agencies involved with new range projects for any design/construction data or requirements.
• Gather and create geospatial data to perform geospatial analysis to support Range Mobilization, planning charrettes, and Range mobilization reconfigurations. Assist in the execution of training strategies and missions.
• Develops a Range Operations SDZ conflict list for all ranges and facilities to ensure the safety of all civilian and military personnel during live fire operations/training, to include down range maintenance support. Coordinates with the Range Facilities Management Support System (RFMSS) Specialist to ensure the conflict list is updated in the RFMSS system. Also ensure all updated SDZ’s are submitted to the RFMSS Specialist so the RFMSS Firedesk can be updated.
• Produces SDZ’s for all 60, 81, and 120mm mortar and 105 and 155mm field artillery units utilizing all shell-fuse combinations that will be fired. Once SDZ’s are produced, safety cards need to be produced for each weapon system using updated Tabular Firing Tables, AR385-63, and all regulations pertaining to that weapon system and ammunition.
• Ability to use/learn any handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) devices and corresponding programs such as Trimble or Arc Pad. Utilize GPS devices for new range layouts and updates or to validate current range firing and target locations to update the geospatial database.
• Prepare and instruct a 40-hour Inter-Service Range Safety Course for new Range Operations personnel prior to their scheduled school date. The course instructs range personnel on how to construct (plot) range SDZ’s for all types of ranges using the latest teaching techniques and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the principles and applications of ArcGIS software.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of geodatabases.
• Knowledge of computer operations and the use of GIS and Image processing software.
• Knowledge of techniques of quality assurance on new and existing GIS data.
• Knowledge of natural resource management, and its principles.
• Knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge to update and maintain established live fire roadblock scenarios.
• Ability to design high quality maps for military training and its personnel.
• Ability to follow quality assurance plans and protocol requirements for data development.
• Ability to design and then process information logically.
• Ability to identify and define user short- and long-range project planning studies.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to collect, record, and manage data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate data processing information effectively.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies for distribution of data and maps.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and to work independently.
• Ability to coordinate with internal staff as well as outside agencies. 
• Ability to identify data requirements, its validation, and ensure its accuracy daily.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to others.
• Ability to review range concept letters and risk assessments to ensure safe operations of requested training.
• Ability to read a military map using the military grid reference system.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a military radio using military radio procedures.

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.