Job opening: OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
Salary: $57 426 - 74 652 per year
Published at: Aug 03 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.
LOCATION: IA TRAINING SITE, JOHNSTON, IOWA
Duties
As a OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9 your duties are below.
Formulates long and short range plans for the development of range facilities and the training areas. Develops input for the MTA's five year range development plan, to include justifications for construction, programing documents, maps, overlays, and sketches. Evaluates the size of the facilities to allow for projected use, troop density, and to facilitate types of training required.
Oversees and directs the work of subordinates assigned to the Operations and Training Division. Assists in development of performance standards, goals; and objectives for subordinate workers. Approves/disapproves leave.
Coordinates with user organizations for use of ranges and training facilities. Reviews and approves schedules to insure maximum training opportunities. Coordinates with using organizations to assist in obtaining support if not available at MTA with units having requested support capabilities.
Prepares budget requirements for submission to support manday training, schools and travel for the Operations and Training Division. Conducts surveys of users to assess adequacy of existing facilities to meet training requirements, and reviews the installation five year plan to ensure it meets existing and future requirements. As the primary point of contact within the Directorate of Plans, Training, and Mobilization for training facilities, reviews training project proposals and recommends to the Operations and Plans Officer approval, disapproval, or modifications.
Reviews plans, specifications, architectural and engineering documents for range facilities to assure conformity with doctrine and for compliance with DA range safety criteria. Develops installation policies and regulations governing range safety, training, medical evacuation and other emergency procedures.
Based on projected availability of the latest simulation devices, determines and recommends suitable facilities for use as simulation centers. Coordinates, with the supervisor, plans and specifications for the modification of existing or the construction of new facilities for simulation centers.
Develops guidelines for the preparation of training programs for personnel and elements assigned or attached to the MTA or installation support unit (ISU). Formulates policies and procedures for the control of classified material, restricted areas and communications security. Monitors the status of personnel security clearance requests and investigations.
Develops plans and procedures for the overall communications requirements for range and field training operations. Evaluates internal communications, staffing, equipment and facilities requirements. Coordinates additional commercial communications requirements with the MTA administrative and budget offices.
Develops standing operating procedures (SOP) for and directs the activities of the installation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during state domestic or national emergencies.
Performs other duties as assigned. D0607000
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0301-9: Must have at least 24 months experience in the following:
Experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information.
Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled.
Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management.
Experience developing administrative procedures.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.
To receive credit for Education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.
Contacts
- Address IA Training Site
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
US
- Name: Alyssa Smith
- Phone: 515-252-4682
- Email: [email protected]
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