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Summary Summary Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a part-time on call Role Player. The Role Player will provide support to training events while understanding scenarios and being capable of reacting to a wide variety of responses from candidates or students. Additionally, the role player will adjust appropriately depending on the desired outcome of the learning event or training scenario. The position is based at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, VA. Essential Functions * Always adheres to training standards including but not limited to: * Staying within assigned training lane * Remaining "in role" during training mission * Following required security rules for the assigned location * Accurately portraying culture during scenarios * Participate in practical exercises and Field Training Exercises in rural and urban environments to reinforce and develop student knowledge, skill, and operational judgment. * 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. * Role players must understand how to engage students at the appropriate level of intensity and then adjust responses based on the performance of the student. * Role players must understand the intent, mechanics, and flow of each exercise. * Able to speak, read and write English. * May be required to simulate combat in a training environment that may require the use of blank ammunition, simunitions, paint ball, and pyrotechnics. * Integrate into training 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. * Role players will be subjected to searches on a regular basis. * Students are required to clear the role player of weapons and/ or explosive devices and to conduct a thorough pat down search that includes vigorous search of all areas of the body. * At times, role players may be required to perform numerous roles or other roles in support of the exercise depending on exercise requirements (i.e. a role player may be required to play the role of a civilian on the battlefield (COB) or a Guerrilla role player). * 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. * Must have good understanding and/or be familiar with foreign culture * Must be able to appear and portray as foreign nationals, including the Middle East, Africa, etc. * Dress in costume appropriate to the role. * Maintain regular and punctual attendance. * Communicates with co-workers, supervisors, government personnel, and others in a courteous and professional manner. * Must have an active and valid US Driver's License. * Additional duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility None required for this position. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment as well as outdoors in 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. Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, and irregular hours. * Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold. * Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials, up to 50 pounds. * Ability to work effectively in an environment that consists of numerous personnel and use of pyrotechnics. * Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a part-time on call position. Typical days and hours of work will vary depending on training needs. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed. Travel Travel as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected that such travel will exceed 25% of total work time. Experience * One (1) year of experience as a Role Player preferred. * Experience in improvisational or semi-scripted acting preferred. Education High School Diploma Additional Eligibility Qualifications * 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. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to evaluate and respond realistically to actions of other role players, including U.S. government personnel. * Ability to provide accurate cultural knowledge of the region being duplicated in the mission. * Improvise convincing reactions to changing and unscripted U.S. government character and trainee movements within the training environment. Security Clearance Must possess or be able to obtain/maintain a Public Trust security clearance. Drug Free Workplace All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group. About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members. HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company. Our work is guided by our core NATIVE values: * Native American Owned & Proud - Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. * Accountable - To always do what's right. * Team-Focused - For inclusive progress. * Innovative - In creating solutions. * Visionary - In our purpose and direction. * Excellence - Through learning and performance. AAP/EEO Statement All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Compensation and Benefits The expected compensation range for this position is $25.00 to $35.00 per hour negotiable depending upon education and experience. #LI-KG1