TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

U.S. Air Forces, Europe

Lakenheath

Remote

GBP 48,000 - 63,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Secret clearance

Job summary

U.S. Air Forces, Europe seeks a skilled Telecommunications Specialist to advise on tactical radio and SATCOM systems. The role involves operating and maintaining assets for base units, administering ELMR systems, and supporting mass notification and public address equipment.

Telework eligibility is noted; a Secret security clearance is required. The position is part of the USAF Europe command, with responsibilities spanning problem resolution with USAFE reps and field personnel to ensure secure,

Qualifications

Experience operating and maintaining tactical radio and SATCOM assets.
Familiarity with Base Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) systems.
Ability to troubleshoot public address and mass notification equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain tactical radio and SATCOM assets for base units.
Administer ELMR equipment and network systems for command and control communications.
Operate base mass notification and public address systems; troubleshoot as needed.

Skills

Tactical radio

SATCOM systems

ELMR systems

Public address

Troubleshooting

Tools

ELMR equipment

Public address systems

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical advisor to local installation users in the area of operations and maintenance as related to tactical radio and SATCOM systems.

Key Responsibilities

Tactical radio and SATCOM subject matter expert. Operates and maintains the tactical radio and SATCOM assets assigned to the 48th Communication Squadron, 48th Fighter Squadrons, and all applicable units on base. Base Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) systems administrator and operator. Administers and maintains assigned ELMR equipment and network systems used to provide command and control communications.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot base mass notification system and public address equipment. Maintain and troubleshoot for communication equipment. Interacts with USAFE representatives, manufacturers' representatives, and field unit personnel to resolve equipment and system issues.

Requirements & Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63795 – $82938/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.