Fire Desk Operator

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Corps Solutions - Bridgeport, CA

Full-time

Bridgeport, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Fire Desk Operator (FDO) is responsible for coordinating, accessing, and controlling personnel and aircraft within range training areas. This role ensures safety oversight for all activities in the training areas, advises installation leadership on operations and safety, and acts as the real-time coordinator for range operations across various facility sections. The FDO plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with range regulations and managing emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide Air and Ground Fire Desk Operation services.
• Advise the Range Manager/Director on airspace management, planning, and operations.
• Track scheduled units on the ranges and training areas using RFMSS and IRSS.
• Update and post current range status during training operations on RFMSS.
• Track all range incidents, initiate emergency procedures, and dispatch response services as necessary.
• Maintain accurate logs in RFMSS.
• Track all down range personnel in RFMSS.
• Alert the Officer in Charge, Range Safety Officer, and Range Control personnel of any 'Cease Fire' requirements in a timely manner.
• Enter range utilization data in RFMSS as units complete training and upon departure.
• Ensure RFMSS End-Of-Day functions are performed correctly.
• Develop and update range operations training program in accordance with MCO 3550, maintain accurate personnel training jackets, and advise crew composition/shift schedules to meet operational demands.
• Conduct qualification and training to Marines temporarily assigned to Range Control in Fire Desk Operations.
• Update and maintain RFMSS Logs, including Airspace Activation/Deactivation, Status Change, Communications Check, Utilization, No Show/Cancellation, Downrange, Incident, and End of Day Processing.
• Review approved range reservations prior to beginning of Operations.
• Attend RCF-related training as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience working as an FDO.
• Required: Range Safety distance learning course (MarineNet).
• Required: Graduate of the RFMSS Functional Administrator course.
• Required: Graduate of the Inter-Service Range Safety Course.
• Required: Graduate of the Range Manager Tool Kit (RMTK) course.
• Ideal candidate is a former Marine SNCO or Officer with experience in the Air Traffic and Range Control community.
• Experience writing and publishing installation level orders and procedures.
• Experience with formulating and conducting pilot briefings.
• Experience and specialized knowledge of Special Use Airspace (SUA) and Surface Danger Zones (SDZ).
• Proficient in internet-based scheduling, ranges status, and aircraft monitoring systems.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Windows and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Graduate of the Weapons Danger Zone (WDZ) Course (preferred).
• Graduate of the Range Airspace Manager Course (preferred).

Benefits

• Estimated compensation of $65,000-$75,000