RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2799000 and is part of the NC 139th REG, National Guard (139th RTI - Camp Butner Training Center / MD 1930-060). "***** Position is located at Camp Butner Training Center *****

Duties

As a RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, GS-0303-07, you will assist the serve as a point of contact for information regarding training center range operations; responsible for operational support for all ranges to include preventative maintenance of all automated targeting systems; inspect and troubleshoot all automated target systems and their components; ensure that controls, target mechanisms, and all other target effects (thermal, movement, battle effects simulators, etc.) are operational prior to and after use; replace batteries, targets, cables, solar power panels, thermals, fiber wiring and connections, electrical target systems, and battle effects simulator; establish and construct target lifter positions and emplace target lifters on ranges to support the unit training scenarios; service and/or install hard targets within the established impact areas; may be required to facilitate simulation training exercises; ensure that supporting generators and equipment are operational. Provides maintenance support during live fire training exercises. Plans and executes range support and maintenance operations; identify required material list needed for maintenance to include cost estimates; maintain the Ranch Branch equipment records; provide technical advice regarding range and training area maintenance requirements; assist Range Management Authority (RMA) with range maintenance cost input to the annual range operations budget; return inoperable parts to range operations/maintenance for repair; conduct range, training land, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions; facilitate needed modernization and improvements, and any required repairs; inspect ranges and training areas to determine compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards; assist in developing standard operating procedures for use and operation of facilities; assist in schedule deconfliction of training center facilities; manage imagery (maps and graphics) of training center ranges and training areas used for orders production and briefings; manage target manuals and approves shot sheets; draft and publishes range schedules after approval; responsible for dissemination of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), Notices to Public, and training directives; receive concept of operations (CONOPS), range safety memos, and DD Form 2977's, Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets, from training units; may be required to maintain rosters of personnel with approved or pending security clearances; may prepare and maintain security control records for classified material received, contents of classified document containers and ensures disposal of outdated documents as prescribed by regulations; when required, participates as member of a range wildfire suppression crew on ranges and within the training areas; perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E5 - E8) Minimum Requirements: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower graded employees. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.

Education

You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -- Knowledge of the duties of the staff and the organizational and substantive functions, procedures, policies, and regulations to support the administration of the Range Operations Office. -- Ability to obtain the required information is attainable only through applicable training and experience in the nature and function of weapons, artillery, ammunition procedures, and methods, and a broad practical knowledge of range-control operations. -- Ability to disseminate safety information, i.e., severe weather warnings and watches, heat categories, fire danger status, and aircraft over flight. Other Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).