Clarification from the agency

This Title 32 permanent position is open to the following: AREA I - All dual status permanent excepted technicians in the Montana Army National Guard & AREA II - All qualified members of the Montana Army National Guard to include temporary and indefinite employees.

This position is located in the Montana Army National Guard Garrison Training Center. Responsible for all live fire training facilities and impact areas located on the training center. Principal Advisor on all matters pertaining to the use of training center range facilities, and is responsible for conduct and safe firing of live ordnance. Manages Title 32 technicians, state and contract employees, and M-Day soldiers. Develops state and Federal financial budgets to include the range and training land program, Integrated Training Area Management Program, and state budgets. Coordinates all installation administrative and logistical support necessary to provide using units with installation facilities, subsistence, security, and training requirements. Plans and coordinates specialized training events involving Active and Reserve Component Special Operations Forces of a classified nature. May support JCS level exercises for Commanders in Chief of Combatant Commands such as U. S. Central Command.

Responsible for the overall management of timing, coordination, and safety of combined arms firing exercises which involves armed aircraft, maneuvering, mounted and dismounted types of indirect and direct fire. Ensures that all are conducted simultaneously, without incident or mishap. Supports commanders and staff officers from all active and reserve military units (and nonmilitary organizations) in tactical training requirements within the training center. Manages an extensive maneuver complex and multiple live-fire ranges at the training center. Advises organizational personnel on all matters pertaining to safety in the firing of live ordnance. Maintains overall responsibility for developing and enforcing the installation range safety program and directs preparation and staffing of all installation range safety publications. Responsible for the overall enforcement of safety parameters for all non-standard firing ranges. Oversees the development and updating of the training center Five-Year Range Development Plan in coordination with divisions. Advises, assists and directs senior commanders and staff officers on matters pertaining to the capabilities and limitations of the training center range complex and maneuver safety program. Maintains appropriate security clearance in order to receive and give classified briefings. Oversees site surveys for using units and determines all support requirements necessary to support unit training. Approves using unit concept of operations and training scenarios prior to execution by using units. In coordination with other directorates, ensures a safe hunting/fishing program.

Maintains overall responsibility for the planning, directing, and management of range operations and range maintenance activities. Produces and updates regulations and directives pertaining to range operations and activities. Develops, prepares, and approves training center range regulations as required. Reviews correspondence pertaining to the operation and allocation of available range assets in support of battalion and brigade size military units. Receives and replies to requests for use of the training center maneuver complex, ranges, and all other installation-training facilities. Plans for mission accomplishment considering resource constraints. Manages personnel to ensure timely and adequate maintenance of range facilities in coordination with engineering and housing related work. Monitors the allocation of range areas to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures and in accordance with needs and priorities to ensure maximum safe utilization. Assists units in solving problems that arise during training. Resolves conflicts from using units wishing to utilize the same facilities and maneuver areas at the same time. Must be knowledgeable on current military training doctrine. Makes informed decisions on the ability of using units to conduct specialized/classified training events using an extensive risk management program. Makes recommendations to the training center commander and using unit commanders to approve or amend requested specialized or classified training events. Conducts specialized or classified operational, safety, and capability briefings in support of unique training events. Resolves complaints arising from the use of installation facilities or complaints involving support personnel.

Directs the installation security and force protection programs. Insures compliance with appropriate regulations and directives. Issues force protection guidelines and force protection conditions levels as directed by higher headquarters.

Performs the duties of the Garrison Deputy Commander in their absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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 a compatible military assignment 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 MT NG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MT NG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearance within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O3-O4

Compatible Military Assignments: 01A

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you possess experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Do you possess at least 36 months 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.

*You must list specific dates (DAY/MONTH/YEAR - DAY/MONTH/YEAR) with experience on resume to be considered.

NOTE: Your application must contain a DETAILED description of both civilian and military experience as it relates to the general and specialized experience requirements.

Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

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 two months of specialized experience.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Knowledge of Installation Security and Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection; to include Electronic Security System Operations, employment, planning, or supervision.

2. Knowledge of Sustainable Range Programs.

3. Ability in conducting mobilization operations and coordinating training requirements; such as in support of mobilizing Reserve Component or Active Duty Component commands.

4. Ability in planning, directing, and managing range control.

5. Skill in range safety program development, analysis, evaluation, or training assessment.

6. Skill in managing a budget, cost projections, and financial tracking.

7. Skill in providing staff level planning and assistance to commands to ensure that the required training readiness objectives are achieved.

8. Knowledge of developing and maintaining databases in accordance with criteria requirements.