OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST
This National Guard position is for a OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0607000 and is part of Training Center Command, Det 1, Hastings, Nebraska Army National Guard.
As a OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, duties include: (1) Formulates long and short range plans for the development of range facilities and the training areas. Develops input for the five year installation development plan, to include justifications for construction, programing documents, maps, overlays, and sketches. Develops program documents for funding standard target systems and remote engagement target systems identified for use on range facilities programmed in the five year range development plan. Develops other associated programs of construction and budget estimates. Evaluates the size of the facilities to allow for projected use, troop density, and to facilitate types of training required. (2) Oversees and directs the work of one or two subordinates assigned to the Operations and Training Division. Assists in development of performance standards, goals; and objectives for subordinate workers. Provides recommendations for incentive awards and training of subordinate workers. Provides technical guidance to lower graded workers. Promotes acceptance and adherence of programs such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Federal Women's Program, Physically Handicapped, Labor Management Relations and other special emphasis programs. (3) Coordinates with user organizations for use of training facilities. Reviews and approves schedules to insure maximum training opportunities. Coordinates with using organizations to assist in obtaining support if not available at training site, with units having requested support capabilities. (4) Prepares budget requirements for submission to support training, schools and travel for the Operations and Training Division. (5) 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. (6) Reviews plans, specifications, architectural and engineering documents for range facilities to assure conformity with doctrine and for compliance with DA range safety criteria. (7) Reviews plans for army aviation, airborne, and NBC Training conducted at the training site to assure compliance with established safety and local operational procedures: When required, recommends alternatives to best meet training objectives within safety parameters. (8) Develops installation policies and regulations governing range safety, training, medical evacuation and other emergency procedures. Reviews and updates these documents when required. Advises tenant organizations of pertinent training site policy and requirements. (9) 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. (10) 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 intelligence, counter-intelligence, and operational security plans for the training site. Serves as the authority at the training site regarding classified material and security. (11) Develops standing operating procedures (SOP). (12) Performs other duties as assigned.