RANGE OPERATIONS OFFICER with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties This position is located within an Army National Guard (ARNG), Garrison Training Center (GTC), Range Branch (Operation). The primary purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and monitor range operations of the Range Operations Section. The incumbent works independently to assist the Range Management Authority (RMA) and serves as the RMA in his/her absence. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Supervise, plans, coordinates, and directs daily activities of the Range Operations Section consisting of; Range Scheduling, Range Technician/Specialists, and Range Firing Desk. The incumbent has responsibility for planning, scheduling, and overseeing major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of the Sustainable Range Program (SRP). Provides guidance and supervision to subordinates in accomplishing duties of the section. Determines changes in emphasis and resource allocation for range operation personnel. Manages and sets priorities and establishes schedules, regulations, and guidelines for work completion. Monitors work to ensure timely performance, and quality of standards are met. Evaluates the effectiveness of operations in terms of mission accomplishment, quality, analysis, procedural, policy and regulatory compliance. Assists with selecting candidates for subordinate non-supervisory positions, and selects subordinate supervisory positions, taking into consideration skills and qualifications and mission requirements. Explains performance expectations to employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of employees directly supervised. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by employees. Initiates actions to correct performance or conduct problems. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Approves leave for subordinates and ensures adequate coverage within the organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Provides a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 2. Develops internal management goals, objectives, policies, procedures, standards, and milestones for Range Operations. Reviews plans, training schedules, progress reports, preventive maintenance records, supply and equipment requirements, and similar records to appraise the effectiveness of the workforce. Assists/represents the Range Management Authority (RMA) in areas related to range operations policy, planning, and programming to include developing and publishing an installation/garrison standard operating procedure (SOP)/range regulation. Ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of firing notices installation agencies and local civilian publication media. Develops and recommends plans for mission accomplishment to include consideration of facilities, equipment, manpower, capabilities, budget limitations, and manpower requirements. Assists unit commanders with developing training plans that include tactical maneuvers, test exercises, demonstrations, live fire exercises and mobilization training. Staffs and submits the Range Complex Master Plan (RCMP) for ranges and training facilities. Responsible for the Range Modernization Plan within the RCMP and to serve as point of contact to the outside agencies matters pertaining to ranges and live training facilities siting, design, construction, and operations. 3. Integrates emerging technology, such as Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS), Environmental Management System (EMS), Installation Status Report (ISR), and Operational Range Inventory to coordinate, balance, and de-conflict training. As required, serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) representative for contracted support in the areas of range operations and range maintenance. Ensures range and training area improvement projects are coordinated and have the proper NEPA documentation prior to beginning the construction effort. 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 the employing state's National Guard, 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection. Qualifications Military Grades : O1/2LT - O5/LTC GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience : Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. MUST submit course completion certificates with application AND list course attendance dates on resume to use substitution of education for specialized experience Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was 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 ( Register Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. 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