RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32)
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2799000 and is part of the IL STA, National Guard.
As a RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), GS-0303-7, you will assist in the daily operations of range control and provide maintenance support to targets and other live fire enablers. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Serve as a point of contact for information regarding training center operations. Maintain Range Branch equipment records. Assist Range Management Authority (RMA) with range maintenance cost input to the annual range operations budget. Assist in developing standard operating procedures for use and operation of facilities. Assist in schedule deconfliction of training center facilities. Facilitate simulation training exercises. Provide maintenance support during training exercises. Operational support for all ranges to include preventative maintenance of all automated targeting systems. Ensure that controls, target mechanisms, and all other target effects (thermal, movement, battle effects simulators, etc.) are operational prior to and after use. Conduct range, training land, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions. 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. Plan and execute range support and maintenance operations.
IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. 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. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. 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. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.