Range Planner

United States Army Installation Management CommandFort Benning, Georgiausajobspublished 10/20/2026

Your tasks

  • Serve as the chief technical authority for the formulation, coordination and implementation of an effective range management and development program for all firing ranges under the jurisdiction of Range Complex.
  • Formulate initiatives for range management and land utilization, which requires interpretation and analysis of a myriad of laws and regulations.
  • Develop, plan, procedures and time schedules for necessary alteration and modification of existing or new ranges to better satisfy Department of Defense requirements.
  • Apply a variety of environmental and safety regulations in order to ensure adherence to requirements and doctrine of use and protection of ranges on behalf of Range Training Complex.
  • Coordinate/liaison operations and requirements with other organizations and agencies in regards to Range Complex Activities.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing various environmental laws and safety regulations such as National Environmental Protection Act pertinent to protection of ranges; utilizing multi-Weapons firing range principles, practices and procedures as they apply to a broad range of weapons; developing plans and goals for future range requirements for maneuver platform and weapon systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other

About the Position: The position is located at the United States Army Garrison Fort Benning, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security, Ft. Benning, GA 31905. The "Maneuver Center of Excellence" is located 100 miles south of Atlanta and is adjacent to Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Public transportation and free parking is available.