range operations technician

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a GS RANGE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D in SPMD 1921and is part of the MO Camp Crowder Training Site.

APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is a Permanent Excepted Service position. This is a bargaining position.

• Serves as a point of contact for information regarding training center range operations.
• The incumbent is responsible for operational support for all ranges to include preventative maintenance of all automated targeting systems.
• Inspects and troubleshoots all automated target systems and their components.
• Ensures that controls, target mechanisms, and all other target effects (thermal, movement, battle effects simulators, etc.) are operational prior to and after use.
• Replaces batteries, targets, cables, solar power panels, thermals, fiber wiring and connections, electrical target systems, and battle effects simulator.
• Establishes and constructs target lifter positions and emplace target lifters on ranges to support the unit training scenarios. Services and/or installs hard targets within the established impact areas.
• Ensures that supporting generators and equipment are operational.
• Plans and executes range support and maintenance operations.
• Identifies required material list needed for maintenance to include cost estimates.
• Returns inoperable parts to range operations/maintenance for repair.
• Conducts range, training land, and facility inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
• Manages imagery (maps and graphics) of training center ranges and training areas used for orders production and briefings.
• Drafts and publishes range schedules after approval.
• May prepare and maintain security control records for classified material received, contents of classified document containers and ensures disposal of outdated documents as prescribed by regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.