Josh Donbraska
Kearney
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in history and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent I
Kearney Outdoor Education Complex
08.2023 - Current
- Manage inventory of Game and Parks ammunition, arrows, firearms, and bows
- Work with local organizations to set up meetings and trainings
- Clean and perform minor repairs to firearms
- Perform basic maintenance around the range such as mowing, tree trimming, trail maintenance, road maintenance, and cleaning of the range restrooms
- Supervise firearms ranges and other range staff
- Supervise front desk operations
- Coach and instruct new shooters on ranges
- Plan and assemble traveling historical exhibit for Nebraska Game and Parks
- Assist with water samples and ordering of needed materials
- Provided excellent customer service at entrance gates or information booths answering questions regarding directions or events.
- Assist Fort Kearny superintendent with living history and educational events, campground maintenance, fee booth coverage, museum exhibits, stockade wall maintenance, tree trimming, construction of picnic tables, and dock repair
- Assist Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park superintendent with planning, setup, and provide living history for 150th anniversary celebration
- Assist Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park superintendent with annual assets report and notating the location of all firearms within the park and with educational events
- Assist the staff at Fort Hartsuff with cleaning, organizing, and display of historical artifacts at the park
- Assist with storm cleanup at Louisville State Recreation Area
- Assist Rock Creek Station State Historical Park with setup of annual Trail Days event as well as provide historical demonstrations to the public
- Answer various questions from visitors at Rock Creek Station and provide visitors with information about Nebraska and westward migration
- Assist Ash Hollow State Historical Park with living history and educational events
- Assist with set up of the Nebraska Game and Parks area at the Nebraska State Fair
- Assist Windmill State Recreation area with maintenance needs such as mowing, tree trimming, concrete work, and picnic table construction
- Assist Johnson Lake State Recreation area with parking and fee booth help during annual fireworks event
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
Park Guide/Historical Interpreter
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
05.1999 - Current
- Give talks and park tours to groups of people
- Set up and tear down special events
- Assist historical association in bookstore by making sales during large groups or scheduled breaks
- Give historical weapons demonstrations
- Supervise and train interpreters on black powder weapons, assist black powder supervisor with loading blank rounds for black powder firearms in accordance with National Park Service regulations
- Responsible for routine roving patrols while on guard duty
- Provide visitors with quality and correct information
- Provide visitors with a safe environment in which to enjoy their park
- Assist students with projects
- Help groups with special requests
- Provide the park with historically accurate living history through period correct clothing and gear
- Research topics relevant to the US Army in the West, as well as freighting and communication operations for use in the historical interpretation of the fort and the West
Volunteer Firefighter
Torrington Volunteer Fire Department
07.2012 - 08.2023
- Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
- Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
- Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
- Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
- Minimized risk of accidents on scene by following established protocols regarding traffic control management.
- Strengthened firefighter skills through ongoing professional development opportunities such as attending workshops or conferences related to the field.
- Supported strong relationships between the fire department and neighboring agencies through collaborative efforts during multi-unit training simulations.
- Improved community safety by conducting fire prevention presentations and distributing educational materials to local schools and organizations.
- Served as a role model to aspiring firefighters through mentorship, training support, and sharing of professional experiences.
- Enhanced internal communication within the department by contributing valuable input at regular meetings and debriefings.
- Demonstrated adaptability during crises by adjusting tactics based on changing conditions or new information.
- Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
- Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
- Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Documented emergency calls and equipment maintenance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
- Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
- Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
- Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
Park Worker IV (Shooting Sports Educator/Coordinator)
Wildcat Hills SRA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Manage inventory of Game and Parks ammunition, arrows, firearms, and bows
- Organize and conduct classes that range from basic firearm safety, rifle, muzzleloader, pistol, shotgun, archery, and hunter education
- Work with local organizations to set up day camps
- Clean and perform minor repairs to firearms
- Perform basic maintenance around the range and clean the range restrooms
- Assist with coverage of nature center counter selling park and hunting permits
- Assist maintenance with tree cutting along trails and basic trail maintenance
- Supervise other range staff, firearms ranges, and create daily work tasks for employees
- Assist with regional and state National Archery in Schools Program (NASP)
- Assist Rock Creek Station State Historical Park with annual Trail Days event
- Updated the shooting range SOP’s to streamline daily operations
- Improved visitor experience through friendly and informative interactions with guests.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient completion of daily tasks and special projects.
- Addressed visitor concerns promptly, fostering a positive relationship between staff and the public.
Dry Fertilizer Warehouse Operator
Simplot
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Weigh mix, and load fertilizer wagons and trucks with appropriate fertilizer
- Assist drivers with delivery of fertilizer to area farmers
- Assist shop manager with servicing of equipment
- Assist chemical plant supervisor with mixing of liquid fertilizer and maintenance of chemical site
TADSS Specialist/TADSS Instructor
OT Training Solutions LLC
10.2016 - 09.2020
- Act as the Site Lead by imputing all usage data into and managing Training Support Materiel Armywide Tracking System (TS-MATS) and helping the building Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) by scheduling the use of Training Aids and Simulators (TADSS)
- Take a primary role in the instruction of Army National Guard Soldiers on the virtual simulators
- Teach operator courses to soldiers from Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, and Wyoming, as well as re-certifying operators from other states to operate the Engagement Skills Trainer (144 hours total instructional time), Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (104 hours of instructional time) and the Call For Fire Trainer (40 hours of instructional time), HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer (48 hours of instructional time), MRAP Egress Trainer (48 hours of instructional time), Un-stabilized Gunnery Trainer (32 hours total instructional time)
- Supervise, manage, and perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and repairs on Camp Guernsey’s TADSS
- Supervise and manage the shipment of trainer weapons to and from the training center
- Communicate with various military units on training needs and any support of training
- Prepare monthly and weekly reports for leadership at the National Guard Bureau
- Communicate with Fort Carson’s Training Support Center for any TADSS or Graphic Training Aids needed to meet Soldier’s needs
- Assist building NCOIC by submitting basic work orders to keep building and equipment maintained
- Take unit representatives, military leadership, state and U.S
- Politicians around Training Support Center on site visits
- Supervise soldiers and other employees working in the TADSS office
- Other duties as assigned by leadership
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Warehouse Specialist/Simulator Operator
Ahtna
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Clean, organize, and manage warehouse
- Clean, organize, and maintain the training aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (TADSS)
- Issue TADSS to troops and check back into warehouse
- Operate simulators for units that had no operators
- Teach troops how to operate various simulators at the Training Support Center
- Set up and tear down special classroom setups for units
- Assist with the instruction of fundamentals of marksmanship (rifle and pistol)
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Sales Floor
Target
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Unload truck
- Keep track of inventory in electronics department
- Unpack boxes and stock items into correct locations
- Keep area clean and clear of debris
- Performs checks in areas to ensure items are in correct locations and correct counts
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, Nebraska05.2026
High School Diploma -
Torrington High School
Torrington, Wyoming05.2001
Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Military Training Aids: Engagement Skills Training, Virtual Convoy Operations Training, Improvised Explosive Device Effect Simulation, MRAP Egress Training, HMMWV Egress Assistance Training, Call For Fire Training, Un-stabilized Gunnery Training
- Computer Troubleshooting
- Worker Supervision
- Employee Management
- Basic Hand Tool Knowledge
- Electronic Tool Knowledge
- Public Speaking
- Staff education and training
- Customer Sales
- Firefighting
Certification
- CPR (1997-Present)
- Wildland Fire Fighting (2013-Present)
- Basic Faller (FAL3)/Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operator (04/2015-Present)
- Wildland Firefighter 1 (09/2015-Present)
- MRAP Egress Trainer (MET) Instructor (01/2016+Present)
- HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (VCOT) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Call For Fire Trainer (CFFT III) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Engagement Skills Trainer (EST II) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Mounted Machine Gun (MMG) Instructor (05/2017-Present)
- Un-stabilized Gunnery Trainer, Individual (UGT-I) Instructor (05/2017-Present)
- Firefighter 1 (12/2018-Present)
- Engine Boss Trainee (09/2020-Present)
- Basic Archery Instructor (02/2022-Present)
- NRA Range Safety Officer (02/2022-12/2023)
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (12/2023-Present)
Timeline
Superintendent I
Kearney Outdoor Education Complex
08.2023 - Current
Park Worker IV (Shooting Sports Educator/Coordinator)
Wildcat Hills SRA
06.2021 - 08.2023
Dry Fertilizer Warehouse Operator
Simplot
02.2021 - 06.2021
TADSS Specialist/TADSS Instructor
OT Training Solutions LLC
10.2016 - 09.2020
Warehouse Specialist/Simulator Operator
Ahtna
01.2016 - 09.2016
Sales Floor
Target
11.2013 - 12.2015
Volunteer Firefighter
Torrington Volunteer Fire Department
07.2012 - 08.2023
Park Guide/Historical Interpreter
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
05.1999 - Current
- CPR (1997-Present)
- Wildland Fire Fighting (2013-Present)
- Basic Faller (FAL3)/Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operator (04/2015-Present)
- Wildland Firefighter 1 (09/2015-Present)
- MRAP Egress Trainer (MET) Instructor (01/2016+Present)
- HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (VCOT) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Call For Fire Trainer (CFFT III) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Engagement Skills Trainer (EST II) Instructor (01/2016-Present)
- Mounted Machine Gun (MMG) Instructor (05/2017-Present)
- Un-stabilized Gunnery Trainer, Individual (UGT-I) Instructor (05/2017-Present)
- Firefighter 1 (12/2018-Present)
- Engine Boss Trainee (09/2020-Present)
- Basic Archery Instructor (02/2022-Present)
- NRA Range Safety Officer (02/2022-12/2023)
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer (12/2023-Present)
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Nebraska At Kearney
High School Diploma -
Torrington High School
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