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Designs and environmental management, space and energy facilities in the air force base using Tririga.

Provided technical assistance and guidance to base disaster preparedness personnel in detecting warfare agents. Advised on health hazards and protective measures for exposed populations and emergency response personnel, participated on decontamination procedures for medical personnel, patients, equipment, and medical facilities. Provided training for medical personnel and guidance for training non-medical personnel in the medical aspects of defense against nuclear, biological, and chemical agents. 

Collected industrial hygiene data on noise, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, illumination, ventilation, air quality, ergonomics, and thermal stress to assess degree of hazard and worker exposure. Maintained quality controls case files and calibrate survey equipment.

Report & Query writing within TRIRIGA using the application 
Investigated chemical spills and other environmental releases, collected samples and coordinated necessary corrective actions with state, federal, and local officials. Reviewed supply issue documents for hazardous and toxic substances, assigned issue exception codes, and monitored issue, use, and disposal of such materials.

Provided guidance and supervision in selecting protective equipment, and monitors its use in the industrial environment. Reviewed plans, work orders, contracts, and specifications for compliance with environmental and occupational health directives using the Tririga software to promote greater efficiently.  

Carries out permitting of projects including air permitting, refinery permitting and regulatory negotiations United States Air Force of Engineers permitting and other state and federal permitting Acts as liaison with environment.


I was proud to have worked at the 162nd ANG Base in Tucson for 20 years from 1995 to 2015 but not once did any one person ever ask me about my previous 13 years experience from active duty and the reserves. They treated everyone, much less myself, like a number. The 162nd in Tucson has a really bad reputation for poor management. Management there will do everything in their power to destroy careers of perfectly good men and women who take their careers seriously, all in the name of a "Good Ole Boy" club that, if they like you, you are welcome to join, in which case you will get promoted quickly. I was lucky to walk away with a descent retirement and a higher retained rank from the Reserves before I came to the guard but many, many others are not so lucky with their careers ending short because of excuses completely made up of lies by an extremely poor management team. Since I have retired, I have been in contact with several others whose careers were destroyed and most of them and picked up and moved on quite well. Unfortunately, there have been a couple who have either turned to either a problamatic lifestyle or worse, suicide. It is sad to see. You would think that upper management at guard bureau in Phoenix would see the contrast between the 161st in Phoenix and the 162nd in Tucson. If you are looking to start out your military career here, you might want to consider elsewhere. There are plenty of other ANG bases throughout the United States to consider and if your career field is transferrable to working on refueler aircraft, The 161st up in Phoenix is a fantastic alternative and a completely different (and positive) atmosphere. Best of Luck!

The Kentucky Air National Guard is an outstanding employer.  Aside from the obvious military connection, the civilian work force exists in a familial environment.  The full time personnel are very supportive of one-another and there is a friendly competitive undertone that encourages continuous improvement.  In a typical day I could go from simple organizational activities to full-on project management decisions.  This constant development allowed me to sharpen my interpersonal skills in dealing with a myriad of personnel.  From the newest hire all the way to the Wing Commander (CEO).  In my position, I could not "sugar-coat" any information and many times had to be the deliverer of bad news.  In each of these situations, mitigation processes or alternative solutions were required.  The KYANG developed and fostered this culture.  In other words, every problem has multiple solutions and everyone was encourage to contribute.  The hardest part of the job was having to correct or re-direct employees.  The personnel employed by the KYANG are extraordinarily intelligent and creative and it was very difficult to have to harness that energy and help them channel it in more productive ways.  The most enjoyable part of my job was to be able to reward my employees when they deserved it and to ensure that the recognition was public.

If you are looking to find health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, college money, and hands-on work experience, then look no further. You will not find a better deal on the market for all of these points and more as you serve in the Air National Guard. However, know that you are committing to an organization that may have poor leadership, moral, missions, and vision, but that's what comes with the commitment, an understanding that no matter what the workplace environment is doing, you will still provide integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all that you do. You will be expected to stand up even when it is financially, physically, or emotionally hard to do so. This is a part time commitment requiring just over 5% of your month that will demand 100% of your focus. As long as you understand that going in, then you will receive some awesome benefits until you are unable to serve anymore.

In my current position as a Supply Craftsman, I provide an abundant amount of customer service. Whether it's interacting with delivery drivers, customers, or co-workers I am determine to provide whomever with a solution to whatever problem they may have. From this position I have learned how to receive, process, and order various types of parts. My management and co-workers consist of individuals that are very helpful and willing to conduct training whenever unexpected circumstances arise. The type of work that I find myself most interested in are positions that allow me to help and interact with others while also challenging myself and learning new and valuable skills in the process. The most challenging part of my job is making sure that I prioritize what needs to be done for the day while also being able to manage my time and trying to remain flexible. The most enjoyable part of my job is the feeling of accomplishment that I get when I can solve an issue that someone may be having. I also enjoy the individuals that I work with and around as well.

We all arrive early to be ready for morning formation. Once the commander gives us our brief, we're dismissed to our work stations. We disperse to our respective duty positions and discuss what our objectives are with respect to priority level. I am the training NCO and I am passionate about motivating others to expound their potential and provide them the skills to reach the next level. Each member is highly motivated to be successful and meet the daily challenges to create opportunities for personal growth and squadron success. I mostly enjoy celebrating the success of my co-workers and promotions. The hardest part of the job is when we loose someone whether he or she decides to get out at the end of their enlistment or retires. I've learned that when each individual applies their skill sets toward a team project, It improves the overall squadron's performance and morale.

Upon arrival at work, I hit the ground running. Many duties include photography, training, writing, editing, conducting research, interviewing  and much more functions pertaining to photojournalism in public affairs. 
    Supervision of other Airmen, training, and the typical logistics of assisting with the management of a photo shop are every day activities. 
    Learning the Air Force traditions and military customs along with being educated in my current job far exceeds my expectations. 
    The personnel at my duty station are top notch professionals which ensure success in my military career.  
    The deadlines to produce stories and photos seem to be the most complicated tasks of the day.  I thoroughly enjoy the fast pace of the day.  
    Working as an Air National Guardsman is an honor, especially when selected to represent the unit when assigned to accomplish additional duties in other states or countries.

I LOVED my job!  Biggest mistake I ever made in my life was leaving 2 years early, due to a romantic interest (which of course ended up folding...)  

Granted, it's regimented, and having to drill once a month is a chore.  I was a dual status civilian technician, I might add.

But the pay was great, the benefits wonderful, the working environment (besides the occasional incompetent do-nothing; typically in a managerial position...) was enjoyable.  Wish I were still there, but you can't work past the age of 60.

I would recommend the National Guard to anyone.  Granted, you'll deal with incompetents and ne'er-do-wells, but they are found everywhere anyway.  But, all things considered, I was fortunate to have wonderful and helpful managers mostly, enjoyed my work, and they had controls in place to protect the workers from job hazards.  I was a mechanic, Aerospace Ground Equipment.

While working, each day is a learning experience that is driven by professional members all driven to complete the mission on time and as safely as possible. I am in a management position currently supervising airmen and ensuring their training and mission capabilities are up to date. The job is rigorous but extremely rewarding, being a member that has transitioned from active duty to a guard position, it was a humbling experience to see the amount of professionalism and expertise my fellow members have. everyone that i work with is professional and friendly, all are extremely talented and work very hard to complete our mission. The Best part of my current unit is the travel that we all partake in on a yearly basis, new experiences are gained, we all get to know each other better and ultimately became a family, not just coworkers. All and all, a very fulfilling place to serve.

The traditional Air National Guard meets one weekend a month and two weeks usually in the summer. Weekend drills are usually 8 hour days spent training in one's field in their shop or group. There may be occasional ancillary training classes on safety, computer security, driving a truck, first aid, and many other subjects. There may also be overnight exercises in which all groups work together in a real world setup.
New recruits will go to boot camp, and after graduating from boot camp, will attend a tech school  pertaining to their chosen field. After completing tech school and upon returning to their unit they will go through several months of orientation and will then be assigned to a group or shop. 
One can travel to other states or even other countries, seeing other cultures.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Guard 2 salaries reported	$28.66 per hour
Intelligence analyst 39 salaries reported	$53,679 per year
Mental health technician 15 salaries reported	$53,500 per year
Geographer 5 salaries reported	$53,500 per year
Operations officer 11 salaries reported	$53,500 per year

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