Summary You will serve as the Range Operations Center (ROC) Lead in the Range Operations Branch (E44) in the INTEGRATED ENGAGEMENT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT (E) of NAVSURFWARCENDLD. This position is part of the Warfare Centers Personnel Demonstration Project. The NT-5 pay band encompasses positions equivalent to GS-13 and GS-14. Responsibilities You will Manage the Range Operations Center (ROC) and de-conflict all range events. You will provide annual airspace utilization report to FAA IAW OPNAV, FAA requirements. You will lead coordination of weekly UAV schedule and gain approvals with host command IAW FAA and CNIC instructions. You will actively participate as a member of the Range Operations Working Group within the Range Commanders Council. You will review and approve Open Air Operation Request Forms (ORF) in advance of Mission Area activity. You will coordinate and actively participate in the Operation Safety Committee (OSC) for review of safety documentation brought to the ranges for testing. You will serve as expert and primary POC for range operations metrics and communications with host command and NSWCDD. You will lead coordination of host command events held on station to ensure deconfliction with range operations and mission area activities. You will assess noise advisory needs and submit noise advisory requests to host and command Public Affairs Offices. You will develop and submit Potomac River closures and range impacts to boating community through USCG Broadcast Notice to Mariners. You will develop and submit Restricted Airspace schedule requirements and impacts to the National Airspace System via FAA Notice to Airmen. You will lead tours and briefs covering range operations and test capabilities to wide range of audiences from community groups, industry partners, VIP and senior level leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band (NT-04; GS-11/12 equivalency) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector leading or participating in coordination, review, and scheduling of ordnance-related technical projects involving components, weapons, weapon systems or unmanned systems on land, water or air ranges. Examples of qualifying experience may include 1) participating in review and approval of safety documentation for technical projects involving ordnance and/or unmanned systems test and evaluation on military ranges; 2) coordinating and deconflicting multiple test schedules across numerous organizations; 3) leading compliance with notification and reporting requirements to internal and external navy, state and federal agencies; and 4) preparing statements for the public regarding potential impacts to public use of water/air ranges. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.