25U Signal Support Systems Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Healthcare benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Signal Support Systems Specialist to integrate and maintain radio and data networks across units. You will operate and support signal systems, perform maintenance on equipment, and provide technical assistance to teams.

You will train through Basic and Advanced Individual Training, earning benefits and tuition assistance. Drill weekends provide consistent income and civilian career paths in electronics.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Pass a physical exam and meet standards.
• Citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• Maintain radio and data distribution systems.
• Provide signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems.
• Assist LAN support and maintenance activities.
• Maintain equipment, terminals, vehicles and generators.

Skills

Mechanical principles

Electrical principles

Preventive maintenance

Line installation

Wiring techniques

Security policies

Interest in electronics

Problem solving

Job description

Job Description

Communication is the pulse of Army National Guard units, and it is up to the Signal Support Systems Specialist to ensure the information keeps flowing so the military does not miss a beat.

Signal Support Systems Specialists are responsible for integrating signal systems and networks; performing signal support functions and unit-level maintenance on authorized signal equipment; and installing, operating, and maintaining radio and data distribution systems.

Advanced team members supervise and train other Soldiers; maintain and install signal support systems and terminal devices; provide technical assistance and training for automation and communications equipment; prepare maintenance and supply requests for unit-level signal support; and operate and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned vehicles.

Job Duties

• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local area networks
• Maintenance for equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles, and power generators

Some Of The Skills You Will Learn

• Mechanical and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring techniques
• Communication security policies and procedures

Helpful Skills

• Interest in working with electronic equipment
• Interest in problem solving

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Additional study and two years of electronics experience will also qualify you for certification as an Associate Certified Electronics Technician.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Signal Support Systems Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you will learn basic Soldiering skills, and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) which will include a combination of hands-on and classroom training.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.