Marinelink is hiring : Chief Radio Electronics Technician in Iowa

Employment type : Full Time

Experience : Mid Career

Skills

A $36,161 recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees. Actual amount is calculated as 25% of base pay. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command and requires a 2-year service agreement. CIVMAR (VEOA) candidates and Annuitants selected for employment as Chief Radio Electronics Technician are not eligible for recruitment incentives.

The Chief Radio Electronics Technician is a Civil Service Mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, in contested or uncontested environments.

The Chief Radio Electronics Technician is directly responsible to the Ships Communication Officer (SCO) or to the ships’ Master when assigned to Service Support Vessels (T-ARS or T-AFT). The Chief Radio Electronics Technician is responsible for the Communications Department and is the Communications Local Element (LE) EKMS custodian on EKMS matters or issues.

Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Understands Computer Protocols, Information Assurance (IA) Security, Applications, and Corrective Measures.

Knowledgeable of electronic theory and competent to perform all required equipment inspection, evaluation of performance, problem troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and minor repairs to shipboard communications systems. Fully proficient with operating radio cryptographic equipment. The incumbent must be skilled in interpretation of electronics technical manuals, drawings, specifications, and schematic drawings.

Proficient in the proper use of a wide variety of diagnostic programs, electronic test equipment, and tools. Skilled in diagnosing problems and determining appropriate corrective action.

Knowledgeable of the Electrical Safety Program and safety requirements of the equipment worked upon. Required to observe all safety rules and take appropriate precautions to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers. Incumbent may be assigned as the department tag out / lock out coordinator. Proficient in the performance of shipboard emergency drills and working aloft.

Knowledgeable with policy and procedures related to duties and responsibilities of the EKMS Local Element (LE) alternate custodian.

Duties include :

• Supervises allocated watch standing personnel.
• Prepares and coordinates planned maintenance schedules as required by the SCO.
• Provides technical assistance and conducts necessary training.
• Maintains technical publications and files.
• Ensures COMSEC procedures and instructions related to crypto security, transmission security, and emissions security are complied with.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.
• Supervises IT personnel in a computer environment (CE) performing vulnerability scans on information systems utilizing tools mandated by Department of Defense (DOD) and / or private sector industry.
• Performs system backups, scanning for computer viruses, implementing security measures when tasked by industry mandates and / or DOD requirements.
• Manages computer assets and maintains a ship’s or industry company Local Area Network (LAN).
• Manages the transfer of information technology using Military or commercial satellites, Tactical LOS, HF, UHF, VHF, and HF Longhaul communications.
• Troubleshoots LAN outages and / or computer systems.
• Diagnoses system faults to isolate failures between hardware, system software, and application programs.
• Investigates and reports CE issues or Information Assurance (IA) security violations to higher authority for resolution.
• Advises the SCO on capabilities, limitations, and condition of equipment.
• Interacts with technical support personnel and peers to resolve technical hardware and software problems.
• Operates Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Systems (C4S) including equipment used for communication, tracking, recognition, and identification.
• Supervises and trains assigned personnel.
• Ensures continuing application and compliance with EEO laws, regulations, and policies.

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Requirements : Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain :

Position Specific Requirements : Must have one of the following :

NOTE : When submitting an application for employment, you must provide a letter from your Facility Security Officer and / or Government Security Official to document Top Secret eligibility. You must have Top Secret eligibility within the last 24 months when hired for this position.

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is a United States Navy organization that controls most of the replenishment and military transport ships of the Navy. The United States Military Sealift Command has the responsibility for providing sealift and ocean transportation for all US military services as well as for other government agencies.

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