SUSTAINABLE RANGE PROGRAM WORKER - 09292026-81368

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY, OUT OF STATE

This position is located at the Army National Guard Volunteer Training Site in Catoosa, Georgia.

Education and Experience: 

Education equivalent to a high school diploma and one year of experience in the following areas:

1. Minimum one year experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment / farm machinery.
2. Minimum one year experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic equipment.
3. Minimum one year experience operating power tools for carpentry and metal work.

NSQs:

1. Must possess a valid Driver's License.
2. Must attend and pass the Army National Guard Target Systems Repair class (40 hours course) within 12 months of hire date.
3. Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance within 12 months of hire date if required by installation.

Under general supervision this position is responsible for the repair, installation, operation, and maintenance of a variety of automated targetry and computer simulations to support live and virtual training scenarios for the military, including live fire range support.  Will also conduct repair, maintenance, or reconfiguration of training land.

1. Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment (including, but limited to, tractor and bush hog, dozer, excavator, dump truck, scoop loader, road grader) to repair, maintain, or reconfigure training land acreage.  Also operates and maintains wheeled vehicles assigned to Range Operations.
2. Inspects automated targets using wiring diagrams, schematics, technical manuals and test equipment.  Isolates faulty components and determines the extent of repair or replacement  required to restore power, signal or correct mechanical operation.
3. Installs portable target systems and thermal target equipment to include, but not limited to, AC or DC power thermal heating panels.
4. Fabricates and maintains a variety of static wooden, plastic, and cardboard target frames in accordance with established standards.
5. Operates and performs maintenance on gasoline or diesel powered generating systems and various portable power sources used in support of range control and target systems.
6. Develops training scenarios for radio controlled and hardwired target systems, using computer controlled target system software.  
7. Utilizes common power tools for general minor construction projects along with gasoline powered hand tools for vegetation maintenance.  
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality
2. Action Oriented
3. Resourcefulness
4. Communicates Effectively

Knowledge:

1. Building and Constructing
2. Engineering and Technology
3. Mechanical
4. Customer and Personal Service

Skills:

1. Equipment Maintenance
2. Equipment Operation
3. Installation
4. Time Management
5. Troubleshooting

Abilities:

1. Auditory Attention
2. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
3. Depth Perception
4. Deductive Reasoning
5. Written Comprehension

1. Heavy equipment (wheeled and tracked)
2. Electrical test equipment
3. Power tools/hand tools
4. Welding equipment
5. Power generation equipment/solar panels

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

1. A valid driver's license
2. For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.