Chief Radio Electronic Technician

Average Annual Salary: $120,244 + $36,161 BONUS This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement
All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.)
DUTIES A $34,508 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 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 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 back-ups, scanning for computer viruses, implementing security measures when tasked by industry mandates and/or DOD requirements
Manage computer assets
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
Operations are routinely performed within a battle group with specific circuits and protocol that must be utilized
Complies with COMSEC requirements on both transmission and receipt of communications messages
Trouble shoots 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
Manages the operation of information systems in support of worldwide telecommunications network
Assigned systems include, but not limited to MDU/MDS, NAVMACS II, GATEGUARD, NIPR/SIPRNET, ADNS and COMPOSE SYSTEMS
Advises the SCO on capabilities, limitations and condition of equipment
The incumbent may be required to work aloft and over side to ascertain equipment condition
Interacts with technical support personnel and peers to resolve technical hardware and software problems
Provides technical assistance to personnel involved in system programming and hardware selections
Performs customer service assistance and/or training in response to mission/companies needs and requirements
Operates Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Systems (C4S) including equipment used for communication, tracking, recognition and identification
Systems to be kept fully operational include ship’s capability to handle two secure Fleet Broadcast Satellite Communications (FLTBROADCAST) channels for classified traffic, CUDIXS Full period termination to send and receive genser traffic and tactical information via GCCS-M, NGW and CBSP if equipped
Supervises and trains assigned personnel
Ensures continuing application and compliance with EEO laws, regulations and policies
Carries out EEO Policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates
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: U.S
Passport with a minimum of seven months of expiration date
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC), and medical certificate, with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date
Position Specific Requirements: **Must have one of the following
** Must have three (3) years cumulative experience sailing on MSC Vessels as a permanent First Radio Electronics Technician (RET1) or temporary Chief Radio Electronics Technician (CRET)
Experience must have been aboard at least two (2) ship class types, i.e
AO, AKE, AOE, ARS, ATF, AS, etc..
OR U.S
Navy or other Military Branch IT trained personnel E6 or above with experience supervising a shipboard Communications Center (i.e
Radio Central/Outboard Shack), or other Government, Military or Commercial environment (i.e
NCTAMS, NTCC, TAGOS (SURTASS), DOD COMMCENTER)
Applicants utilizing Military experience should have no more than 10 years recency out of the field
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.

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