Role Player Opposing Forces (OPFOR) -CLNC

WORK SCHEDULE

Part Time On Call – Mission Based

SUMMARY

This position generally plays the role of an Opposing Forces (OPFOR) one of several roles of various indigenous people in a foreign culture. The mission is usually scheduled on a military base in a realistic village erected for the purpose of training U.S. military personnel to relate to the general populace of a foreign culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to military training standards at all times including but not limited to:
  • Staying within assigned training lane
  • Remaining “in role” during training mission
  • Following required security rules for the assigned military base
  • Accurately portraying culture to U.S. military personnel
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, military personnel, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in BFA weapons handling and operation training when required.
• Perform in urban/mounted operations training and may be shot at using blank-firing weapons.
• Role players may be required to “die in place” or to be captured after a simulated firefight.
• Integrate into military scenarios using weapons, equipment, and various vehicles in a multitude of situations such as hostile forces, ambushes, sniper, friendly forces, police, host nation civilian, terrorist, etc.
• Portrays an assigned role. Stays in character, applies independent judgment within the scripted scenario or ad lib if directed. Utilizes creativity to make the situation real in a training environment.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Conforms to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.
• Dress in costume appropriate to the role.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to gain and maintain access to US military installations.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or commercial/government agency background and reference check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling work hours and available for occasional travel.
• Must speak the required language and act in a manner consistent with the assigned role.

PHYSICAL DEMAND (REQUIRED)

• Role players shall be physically capable of performing their assigned work.
• Capable of heavy lifting and carrying 50 pounds; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (4 hours); standing (8 hours); running (1 hour); crawling (30 minutes); kneeling (30 minutes); repeated bending (1 hour).
• Must be able to walk up to 2 miles over rough and uneven terrain in a tactical field environment.
• Good visual perception: seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Wear uniforms and equipment to standards: role-play uniforms and individual military equipment (helmet, level 2 or 3 body armor, load bearing equipment, etc.).
• Able to function in the following environmental factors: outside and inside; excessive heat; excessive cold; excessive humidity; excessive dampness or chilling. Training support exposure to high levels of noise due to the use of military weapons and equipment.
• It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Role Player preferred.
• Experience in improvisational or semi-scripted acting preferred.
• Specifically oriented on skills that help individuals and small unit leaders to perform their duties and maximize unit training effectiveness.
• Play a major role in support of unit training execution and after-action review, the unit Chain of Command is ultimately responsible for conducting the training and any resulting assessment or evaluations.

EDUCATION

• None

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

• May be required obtain/maintain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time up to 10%.

TRAVEL

• Travel, of up to 5-10%, to other government facilities may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Our mission is to train US Marines; therefore, we work side by side with them in all climates and conditions. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities. Work is primarily performed in a maintenance facility as well as outdoors in military training areas. Work is often performed outdoors, in tactical field conditions, including inclement weather such as high humidity, heat, cold, sleet, snow, high wind, rain, and various local conditions. Field conditions are austere at times. Environment may be subject to temperatures ranging for 10 (-) degrees F in the winter to 125 ( ) degrees F in the summer.
• Employee may be exposed to sharp objects and may be exposed to some heat, loud noise, chemicals, lead and vibration. Katmai strictly adheres to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA) regulations. Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory if applicable.
• Video filming and/or still photographs by the military may take place during active training missions or while at rest for purposes of recruitment, training, and education. By accepting this position, you are agreeing to the conditions of your participation, specifically release Katmai and all affiliated companies, agents, and employees from any claims or liabilities of any kind whatsoever, arising from or related to your participation in these activities.

Access Control

• Shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

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