RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

SummaryThis position is part of the 71st Troop Command located on Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Range Operations Specialist with responsibility for coordinating range management programs involving live fire training activities, range safety, range maintenance, and range communications and operations.ResponsibilitiesRange Operations Specialist Oversees range activities as directed by the Range Control Manager. These activities include coordination of the range maintenance program in order to ensure fully operational ranges. Applies and enforces the Installation Range Safety Program. Prepares and staffs installation range safety publications. Develops personnel duty schedules to ensure organizational personnel observe live training events on the installation range complex. Ensures that adequate numbers of fully trained personnel are scheduled to support range operations and the communications center. Ensures that radio communications are conducted to military standards and re-trains personnel prior to their operation of the range communications system. Conducts and prepares installation capability briefings and tours as directed by the Range Control Officer. Oversees the work effort of employees who are involved in supporting the maintenance, operations, and communications center. Assumes the duties of the Range Control Manager in the absence of the incumbent. Perform other duties as assigned. The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link:GS-0301-09 NGD1134000RequirementsConditions of EmploymentAppointment Factor(s): This is an excepted service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Applicants who are not already on-board employees with the Texas Army National Guard do not meet the eligibility for this position. Area of Consideration: In-Service/On-Board. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Army National Guard. All current members of the Texas Army National Guard Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office. Remarks: This is a Bargaining Unit position. The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position. Direct deposit is mandatory. Texas Army National Guard Membership is required. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. This position requires a Secret security clearance. This is a Indefinite position which may convert to Permanent at a later date without further competition. Military Requirements Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Need not have MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment. Rank: Enlisted SGT (E5) through SGM (E9) Compatible Military Assignments:ECMF: 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 25, 31QualificationsSpecialized Experience Required: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting at least 12 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information and progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in Range Operations line of work or in comparable work AND experience interpreting regulations, policies or law and providing guidance.EducationThere is not an educational requirement or allowable substitution for this position.Additional InformationIf you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.