Range Warden at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

Generic description of duties: 

Under the direction of the RW TL, undertake activities that enable and maintenance the Safe Place to Train in Kenya.

Core Competences:

Essential:

• Working Together – Lead competence 
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing Customers & Suppliers

Main Duties:

• Undertake the clearance of all training areas prior to any training being conducted, including sentry duties when ordered to do so by your TSM/TL
• Undertake helicopter clearance flight duties when directed by TSO/TSM.
• Undertake fire containment duties, including overwatch tasks, as directed by your TL.
• Undertake cordon duties including overwatch when UXO (Unexploded Ordinance) is found on the training area iaw RSO (Range Standing Order).
• Undertake operator duties in (Range Standing Order) Nyati Range Control, (Operating Base) OB SWARA and the Holding Area.
• Maintain your allocated Safe Place to Train vehicle iaw to BATUK MT SOs.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of Range Warden accommodation, ablutions, and rest room. 

Secondary Duties:

• Deliver Wildfire containment training to Battle Group and other exercising personnel as part of the BATUK RSOI process
• Act as an interpreter when required

Qualifications  / Experience:

Essentials:

• KCSE Grade D or above
• Must be able to speak English and Swahili to a good standard.
• Must be IT literate, specifically MS Word.
• Must be physically fit and able to pass a medical examination based on the required outputs of the role.
• A clear and confident manner when speaking on the radio or mobile phone.
• Must possess of a clean and valid Class B Kenyan driving license.

Desirable:

• Have a knowledge of wildlife, flora and fauna.
• Previous service with Kenya Wildlife Service.

Training Requirements:

• Estate Safety Course (UK delivered) 
• RPAS Operators Course  
• UXO awareness training 
• Team medic 
• Vehicle familiarisation / conversion training 
• Use of black communications systems & voice procedure  
• Fire awareness training 
• Health & Safety training 
• Basic first aid training 
• Basic map reading 
• Wildlife behaviour and awareness training