Mission Support Specialist (On-Call)

Job Summary

Mission Support Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing NTTR mission support operations throughout the NTTR and other tasks associated with Large Force Exercises (LFE). Position will maintain close communication with the RSS II Target Operations Manager and Range Coordinators. Duties will include coordinating convoy operations, scheduling, equipment readiness assessments, safety assessments, and mission liaison.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interfaces with internal and external NTTR customers. Review customer requirements for supportability.
• Conducts and oversees vehicle and equipment readiness for convoy operations and other mission support requirements.
• Assists supervisor to develop deadlines, projects, and work to be completed.
• Directs personnel movements and convoy support through verbal, phones, LMR, and tactical radio communication.
• Responsible for performing vehicle inspection and completing AF1800, Operator’s Inspection Guide and Trouble Reporting, or applicable vehicle inspection form daily.
• Stop unsafe work action immediately and report it to Project Manager for resolution.
• Develops mission support documents based on customer requirements and ancillary work required to meet those requirements.
• Is aware of and adheres to RSSII Security Policy and RSS Security Practices and Procedures.
• Ensures job site area is policed of debris daily at job start and stop. Notifies Project Manager of issues immediately.
• Ensures all RSSII equipment, property and materials are stored and secured prior to leaving job site.
• Maintains proper etiquette and protocols when communicating on Range radios in performance of work tasks.
• Follows Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) work/rest and water consumption regulations.

Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with additional academic/technical/military training and three or more years of DOD/Government range operations experience. Familiarity with NTTR terrain and Government restrictions, policies and procedures pertaining to the NTTR is highly desirable. Knowledge of proper use of equipment and materials to perform the assigned duties. Capable of operating land mobile radios, tactical radios, GPS trackers, and satellite phones. Follow oral and written instructions and complete all assignments in a timely manner. Possess professional customer service skills, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management, and vendor personnel. Must qualify for and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Assignments include periods of extended work days, working under austere conditions; may require travel and multiple overnight stays at remote site locations. Typical office and non-office environment provides no unusual hazards. Operate a vehicle to guide personnel and vehicles to assigned work sites and use radios to communicate with personnel and other agencies. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while observing vendor activities. Frequent use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills. Must be able to work under deadlines.

Local candidates. Active DoD Security Clearance.