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OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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Location

Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

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GS-3 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $26,979 - $35,074

Typical requirements: 6 months general experience. Some college or vocational training.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and managing training facilities and operations for the Army National Guard, including overseeing range development, coordinating with users, ensuring safety compliance, and handling emergency procedures.

A good fit would be someone with military or administrative experience who enjoys organizing programs, working with teams, and solving logistical challenges in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • Military grade E-5 through E-8 in the National Guard
  • At least 24 months of specialized experience in organization, management, and administration
  • Experience providing technical guidance in operations or training roles
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices
  • Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for training and safety
  • Proficiency in using computer and automation systems
  • Experience compiling reports and conducting surveys

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD0607000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

This vacancy is covered by Association of Civilian Technicians (ACT), Chapter 103 (Volunteer Chapter).

Military Grades: E-5 through E-8 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 24 months or 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management; experience developing administrative procedures.

Major Duties:

As an OPERATIONS AND TRAINING SPECIALIST, GS-0301-09, you will formulate long and short range plans for the development of range facilities and the training areas.

Oversee and direct the work of one or two subordinates assigned to the Operations and Training Division. Coordinate with user organizations for use of ranges and training facilities.

Prepare budget requirements for submission to support man-day training, schools and travel for the Operations and Training Division.

Conduct surveys of users to assess adequacy of existing facilities to meet training requirements, and review the installation five year plan to ensure it meets existing and future requirements.

Review plans, specifications, architectural and engineering documents for range facilities to assure conformity with doctrine and for compliance with DA range safety criteria.

Review s plans for army aviation, airborne, and NBC Training conducted at the MTA to assure compliance with established safety and local operational procedures: When required, recommend alternatives to best meet training objectives within safety parameters.

Develop installation policies and regulations governing range safety, training, medical evacuation and other emergency procedures.

Based on projected availability of the latest simulation devices, determine and recommend suitable facilities for use as simulation centers.

Develop guidelines for the preparation of training programs for personnel and elements assigned or attached to the MTA or installation support unit (ISU).

Formulate policies and procedures for the control of classified material, restricted areas and communications security.

Develop standing operating procedures (SOP) for and direct the activities of the installation Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during state domestic or national emergencies.

Develop plans and procedures for the overall communications requirements for range and field training operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: TN-12907449-AR-26-135