THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number PDD2799000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN, GS-0303-7, you will 1. Serves as a point of contact for information regarding training center range operations. The incumbent is responsible for operational support for all ranges to include preventative maintenance of all automated targeting systems. Inspects and troubleshoots all automated target systems and their components. Ensures that controls, target mechanisms, and all other target effects (thermal, movement, battle effects simulators, etc.) are operational prior to and after use. Replaces batteries, targets, cables, solar power panels, thermals, fiber wiring and connections, electrical target systems, and battle effects simulator. Establishes and constructs target lifter positions and emplace target lifters on ranges to support the unit training scenarios. Services and/or installs hard targets within the established impact areas. May be required to facilitate simulation training exercises. 2. Ensures that supporting generators and equipment are operational. Provides maintenance support during live fire training exercises. Plans and executes range support and maintenance operations. Identifies required material list needed for maintenance to include cost estimates. Maintains the Ranch Branch equipment records. Provides technical advice regarding range and training area maintenance requirements. Assists Range Management Authority (RMA) with range maintenance cost input to the annual range operations budget. Returns inoperable parts to range operations/maintenance for repair. 3. Conducts range, training land, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions. Facilitates needed modernization and improvements, and any required repairs. Inspects ranges and training areas to determine compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards. Assists in developing standard operating procedures for use and operation of facilities. Assists in schedule deconfliction of training center facilities. Manages imagery (maps and graphics) of training center ranges and training areas used for orders production and briefings. Manages target manuals and approves shot sheets. Drafts and publishes range schedules after approval. Responsible for dissemination of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), Notices to Public, and training directives. Receives concept of operations (CONOPS), range safety memos, and DD Form 2977's, Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheets, from training units. 4. 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. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment 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. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address MS CSJFTC 1001 Lee Avenue Camp Shelby, MS 39407-5500 US
• Name: Matthew Wilson
• Phone: 601-558-2416
• Email: [email protected]