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Army National Guard Units TITLE 32 RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST GS-0301-09 in Kingwood, West Virginia
Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community! Responsibilities Position Description # PUT PD # NGD2798000 This position is located within an Army National Guard (ARNG), Garrison Training Center (GTC), Range Operations Section. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Range Operations Specialist and is responsible for ensuring safe and overall compliance with appropriate regulations and safety requirements. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and assists the Range Operations Officer in directing operations for the Range and Training Area (RTA). Description of Duties: 1. Implements range operations functions directly related to the safe and efficient utilization of the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex during live fire and live training operations on multiple ranges, maneuver training area, and live training facilities. Performs range safety functions to include on-site inspections of ranges and training areas, safety pre-briefing to using military and civilian agencies, investigation of range accidents/incidents, and providing technical guidance and advice to supervisors, range safety officers, and unit personnel. Monitors and inspects the range and training area complex for training and recreational activities to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, procedures, range, or facility standard operating procedures (SOPS), range risk assessments, Surface Danger Zones (SDZs) overlays, and special instructions. (25%) 2. Inspects and enforces safe weapons firing and handling, ammunition handling and accountability, safe troop movement, tactical training safety, target emplacement, environmental compliance, and installation and maintenance of warning signs/roadblocks and barriers preventing access to permanent and temporary impact areas and designated hazard areas. Inspects range packets and equipment for completeness and serviceability. Issues range packets, radios, telephones, flags, and keys to units scheduled for training. Coordinates training support materials for training units including, targets, target frames, sandbags, or other items needed. Inspects and clears units from range and training areas upon completion of training. Ensures strict compliance with environmental regulations to include providing instructions for thorough policing of all ammunition, brass, debris, trash, residue by using units. (25%) 3. Ensures that weather information is disseminated to all units who are utilizing ranges, live training facilities, and maneuver training areas on normal and emergency advisories (i.e., weather warnings, tornadoes, flooded crossing sites, Installation closures, and road conditions during the winter months). Provides continual monitoring of all live training activities on the installation Range and Training Area (RTA) complex using Range Facility Maintenance Support System (RFMSS) Enhanced Graphic Fire Desk software. Monitors the issuance, opening, check fire, cease fire, and closing of all live fire ranges, artillery, and mortar firing points, training facilities, and training areas through operation/communications via multiple radio nets. As required, performs maintenance of ranges and training areas to correct minor discrepancies to include replacement of sandbags, vegetation control, transport and supervision of troop details, and policing of ranges and training areas, brush removal, and tree removal. When required, participates as members of a range wildfire suppression crew on ranges and within the training areas. (20%) 4. Coordinates requests for air and ground medical evacuation for injured personnel in the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex. Investigates incidents that occur in the RTA complex as required. Provides RTA complex users with current range safety information regarding the safe conduct and utilization of ranges that includes, training restrictions and procedures for fire prevention, ammunition security measures, and controlled airspace impacts to live fire activities. (15%) 5. Recommends measures to correct deficiencies or eliminate hazards when detected on ranges, maneuver training areas, or live training facilities; before, during, or after live training operations. Immediately halt any questionable safety practices detected on the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex. Coordinates with unit range safety officers to assist developing risk assessments and implementing controls and mitigations of identified hazards when planning training exercises. Either through direct inspection, observation, notification by range operations desk, or other means, initiates emergency response, initials investigation, and documentations of incidents or accidents. (15%) 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-7 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept an administrative reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Education There are no educational requirements for this position. Additional Information Permanent Change of Station: PCS funds are not available for this position. Incentives: Relocation and Recruitment Incentives may be authorized for this position. All WVNG positions are pending availability of resources and funds.