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DIO UK DTE SOUTH WEST - DTSO SPTA (9897)

Vacancy summary

Army
2130444
OR-8 - WO2
Warrant Officer 2

12/09/2023, 17:00 

April 2023
36 Months
craig.dignam242@mod.gov.uk
Army
Any
Any
DIO UK DTE SOUTH WEST TRAINING ESTATE - SPTA
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
FTRS - Home Commitment

Vacancy detail

Position Role 

Reporting to the Training Safety Officer (Live) Salisbury Plain Training Area, the post holder is responsible for the safe and efficient management of Bulford and Warminster Small Arms Static Live Fire Ranges for authorised users.

 

This role involves the management and oversight of all range bookings and inspections in accordance Defence Safety Authority, Ordnance,  Munitions and Explosives Part and MOD form 907.

 

The post holder must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team when required.

Responsibilities

1.     Manage.  Ensure Bulford and Warminster LFMT ranges are managed effectively ensuring that bookings are accepted in accordance with the priority table.

2.     Maintain.  Maintain accurate records of fixed template small arms range usage (including no shows).

3.     ComplianceParticipate in the assurance process of the ‘safe place’ in accordance with JSP 375 and DSA OME Pt 3.

4.     ManageManagement and oversight of LFMT, ensuring that all activity is in accordance with Defence Regulations and SPTA Range Standing Orders.  The incumbent must be aware of current doctrine and operational policies.  Must be capable of adopting an authoritative stance with a unit who are compromising safe place.

5.     Support.  Advise users on the suitability of small arms ranges as directed by the Army Operational Shooting Policy.

6.     Support.  Conduct the role of SPTA Duty Officer (7 day duty) when required.

7.     Communicate.  The incumbent must have good communication skills.  Where necessary, mediate between units who have not come to a satisfactory conclusion during deconfliction of facilities.  Maintain and enhance professional working relationships with industry partners, landowners, conservation groups, local government and civilian stakeholders to foster good public relations.

8.     DevelopBe prepared to operate on any area/part of SPTA in accordance with the Commanders intent; this will allow all staff to gain experience of all of SPTA.

SA (A) (18)

CAT B Licence

Local Considerations 

Must be located within 30 mins of HQ SPTA.

Employer Comments

Intellectual agility to maintain currency on multiple issues and have the physical energy and drive to maintain communications with stakeholders.

Requires excellent communication and leadership skills.

Must be able to balance conflicting priorities and have to ability negotiate/persuade for desired outcomes where necessary.

Online application via SERVE through to boarding.

Applications must be submitted via SERVE.

Do not send pdf application forms via email - you will be requested to resubmit your application through SERVE.

Airwaves user course (to be conducted upon assignment)

DIO OS & Trg Safety Course

(1 Week and to be conducted upon assignment )

This opportunity is closed to applications.