TITLE RANGE Operations Specialist GS- Security Clearance

Position: TITLE 32 RANGE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST GS-0301-09 with Security Clearance
Location: Kingwood

Duties Position Description #D2798000 POSITION DUTIES:
This position is located within an Army National Guard (ARNG), Garrison Training Center (GTC), Range Operations Section. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Range Operations Specialist and is responsible for ensuring safe and overall compliance with appropriate regulations and safety requirements. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and assists the Range Operations Officer in directing operations for the Range and Training Area (RTA).

MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Implements 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.
2. Inspects and enforces 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.
3. Ensures 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). 4. Coordinates requests for air and ground medical evacuation for injured personnel in the Range and Training Area (RTA) complex.

Investigates incidents that occur in the RTA complex as required.
5. Recommends 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.
6. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* 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 military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is 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.
* Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* U.S. Citizenship is required.
* Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
* This is an Army National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
* May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
* Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
* 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.
* The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
* You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
* Must successfully complete the Inter-service Range Safety Course (Intermediate) or the Range…