Range Operations Technician (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Butner, NC

15h • Onsite

About The 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). The position is located at Camp Butner Training Center.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• Must hold and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Must be eligible for military membership in the National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency.
• Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain rosters of personnel with approved or pending security clearances.
• 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.
• Participate as member of a range wildfire suppression crew on ranges and within the training areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed