THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD2798000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard. This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 103 (Volunteer Chapter).

Duties

As a RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, 0301-09, you will implement 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. Inspect and enforce 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. Ensure 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). Coordinate requests for air and ground medical evacuation for injured personnel in the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex. Recommend 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Applicant must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must successfully complete the Inter-service Range Safety Course (Intermediate) or the Range Safety Course Level II course.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-7 through E-8, WO1 through CW3 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: 18 months or 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of the installation training/maneuver areas, training facilities, ranges, and operations: knowledge and ability to understand and interpret range safety danger zone diagrams, range elevation charts, firing tables, ricochet and ballistic characteristics and other data necessary to identify and establish hazardous areas and ranges: ability to accurately assess the overall range situation and develop a mental picture of downrange activities and their relative position for effective coordination: knowledge of risk assessment and other analytical techniques sufficient to identify potential hazards and to investigate mishaps involving a variety of munitions and test operations: knowledge of safety and occupational health regulation, standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to range operations. Knowledge of military tactical training, qualification requirements airborne and sling load operations, safety of live fire exercises, airspace usage, to approve and schedule training exercise: working knowledge of Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) and functional areas relating but not limited to scheduling, resolving system conflicts, pulling ad-hock reports, generating facility utilization reports etc.

Education

Education Requirement: NONE

Contacts

• Address TN ARMY 3041 Sidco Dr Nashville, TN 37204 US
• Name: Melody Stephens
• Phone: 615-313-0654
• Email: [email protected]