Chief Radio Electronics Technician- Mixed Work Schedule

MGN; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Sealift Command seeks a Chief Radio Electronics Technician to manage shipboard communications systems aboard Navy auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships. Responsibilities include maintenance, safety compliance, EKMS duties, and securing a Top Secret clearance.

Leads watch teams, coordinates planned maintenance, and ensures reliable operation of radio cryptographic equipment on worldwide missions.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Knowledge of electronics theory and shipboard communications systems.
• Experience with diagnostics and troubleshooting of radio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises watch standing personnel and maintains schedules.
• Maintains shipboard communications systems and EKMS custodian duties.
• Ensures safety protocols and electrical safety requirements are followed.
• Performs routine inspections and corrective maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Electronics Theory

Maintenance Diagnostics

Radio Cryptography

Tools

Electronic Test Equipment

Schematic Reading

Job description

Chief Radio Electronics Technician- Mixed Work ScheduleJobsResumesUSAChief Radio Electronics Technician- Mixed Work ScheduleCategoryInformation TechnologySalaryAverage Annual Salary: $76,125SkillsDUTIES(MIXED WORK SCHEDULE) Candidates selected for Mixed Work Schedule and annuitants, regardless of work schedule, are not eligible for recruitment and retention 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 be 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 SC