OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST

About the role

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.

What you will do

• (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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation.

Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: ***

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Use this link for Resume Tips.
• Other supporting documents (optional) Cover Letter DD-214 Other SF-50 Transcript

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order: 1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants 2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, CST, 24 FEB 2026; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review.

Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. If further reviews are required, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted.

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 (***).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

2. 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.

3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 4.

May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.