Range Control Specialist V

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Job Title

RANGE CONTROL SPECIALIST V

# of Hires Needed

1

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Work Location

Job Type

Full-time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Hourly/Annual Rate

37.06

Job Description

RANGE CONTROL SPECIALIST V

Mission Department

SANTA ROSA ISLAND, FL

Open Position Request Number R-90-26

CLASSIFICATION : Range Control Specialist V ; CBA Rate $37.06/HR

GRADE: Non-Exempt;
Regular Full-time

LOCATION: B-75, Santa Rosa Island FL

POSTING DATE: Internal Applicants (09/02/2026) / External Applicants (09/08/2026)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Range Control Specialist V is a certified Range Control Officer (RCO) who may be a Site Chief who is responsible for overall operations of a particular air-to-ground test and training range or group of ranges and is responsible for maintenance activities and reporting requirements for the ranges they are assigned. This position reports to a Supervisor. Some assignments are complex in nature and are reviewed by supervisor, engineer, or senior technician for adequacy and conformity.

Will be required to give directions to and train lower-level employees. May be required to generate reports.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Must have knowledge and experience navigating CSE to interpret daily mission requirements.
• Must be familiar with Surface Dange Zones (SDZ's) and weapons profiles.
• Must be familiar with JTTOCC and its function on Eglin AFB.
• Must be familiar with Eglin's range access procedures ("Z" Clearances), radio operations/etiquette, and navigate Eglin's Test and Training complex day and night without a map.
• Must be detail oriented and work well under pressure.
• Must have an outstanding knowledge of test and training range operations, range capabilities and requirements and recognize UXO on test ranges and reporting process when found.
• Must be computer literate and able to perform primary job functions using computers and displays.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• This individual may oversee all aspects of day-to-day activities on a range or test site related to missions and test support and work directly with other Eglin entities to de-conflict mission schedules.
• Work may pertain to coordinating and, at times, directing range resources and activities.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision.
• Work may be performed independently or with other technicians.
• Must be able to make critical decisions.
• Some duties may include operating test/training equipment; operating and adjusting simple range test equipment; recording test/training data; gathering and maintaining specified records and data related to range activities.

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Job Requirements

OTHER DUTIES: May be assigned additional duties (i.e. site safety rep) to support contract/mission requirements in job related areas. May be required to handle hazardous materials/hazardous waste and other duties as assigned. May be required to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) and six years' experience with Eglin range operations and maintenance, command & control, or test and training operations. Must have a minimum of four years' experience as an RCO and have RCO certification on a minimum of two Open Air Ranges.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Supports E-OMS operational objectives; observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement. Candidates must be able to pass physical and eye exams related to the job functions. Must have and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work may…