Communications Engineering Technician IV

Subsidiary:

KIRA Services

Job Title:

Communications Engineering Technician IV

Job Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Labor Category:

Non-Exempt l CBA

Clearance Level:

Secret

Travel Requirement:

20%

Pay:

$33.72

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC) is a family of 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, and other companies wholly- owned by the largest tribe in Alaska. Each of its wholly- owned 30+ subsidiaries are uniquely qualified to deliver value to its customers and teaming partners. For over 30 years, THTBC has operated as a trusted US Federal contractor throughout the US and worldwide. THTBC delivers outstanding service with innovative, low-cost contract solutions to all its public and private sector customers worldwide. 

Scope of Work:

Maintain all Systems, Communications equipment and all associated components. Operate all Systems, Communications equipment and all associated components.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate preventative maintenance on all Systems and Communication equipment.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions, repair equipment to the component level, and incorporate engineering changes.
• Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system diagnostics and circuits.
• Exercise independent judgment on tasks such as making circuit and waveform analyses, and tracing relationships in signal flow.
• Use complex test instruments, such as pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers, site masters and computer analytical equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance actions in IEMS.
• Write and review Work Instructions and procedures for all System and Communication Equipment.
• Quality Assurance may review work for compliance with accepted practices.
• Perform organizational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Assist other range technicians as required.
• Perform corrosion control on all towers and all other communications equipment as required.
• Meet the DOD 8570 certifications and requirements for IAT Level 1.
• Coordinate frequency usage on all Systems and Communication equipment.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, isolate malfunctions.
• Work requires detailed understanding of the interrelationships of RF operating system and basic network operations.
• Exercise independent judgment on tasks that support government customer.
• Accurately document maintenance actions in IEMS.
• Write and review Work Instructions and procedures for all System and Communication Equipment.
• Quality Assurance may review work for compliance with accepted practices.
• Ensure all personnel are assigned to tasks for which they are qualified.
• Identify training requirements and monitor training accomplishment.
• Interface with other technicians to ensure coordination of requirements, services and tasking.
• Support special tests, evaluations, equipment relocations, and new equipment installations as required including all communication systems.
• Coordinate integration efforts with associate contractors.
• Ensure all configuration changes pursuant to the duties of this position are documented and approved IAW established processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Operations Manager.
• Responsible for adhering to environmental, safety, and health standards related to the work activity, including the wearing of all personal protective equipment (PPE). Must cease work and notify lead, supervisor, or manager of all unsafe conditions.
• Complete all assigned training to include but not limited to monthly training assigned in SharePoint, government assigned training in TWMS, and all other non-recurring training as assigned.
• Accurately document work performed in Deltek for parent company and prime contractor.
• Cross-train and qualify to operate other range systems.
• May be required to travel up to 20% in performance of work, government joint travel regulations are applicable to all travel.
• Work is scheduled by the manager or supervisor based on mission schedule and fleet requirements. Mission support may require shifting of schedules to accommodate fleet readiness.
• Will be operationally qualified at designated tech level within six months of hiring or promotion.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal classroom education equivalent to Navy "C" School or vocational school with formal training in the field of electronic equipment maintenance and/or communications security (COMSEC).
• Seven years’ technical experience working with tactical training range systems (or equivalent military experience).
• Training in tactical data information links and fundamentals.
• Four years’ experience with DRMS (Digital Radio Management System) or similar voice and data IP/UDP multicasting.
• Five years’ experience with CMS as a COMSEC Account Manager, Alternate or LE user.
• Five years’ experience with SATCOM operations (UHF DAMA, GBS, MUOS, WGS, etc.).
• Five years’ electronic maintenance in five or more of the following areas:
  • Digital/analog signal processing
  • Communications (multiplexer equipment, VHF, UHF, HF, microwave, fiber-optic)
  • PC computer systems
  • DC power supplies
  • Test equipment
  • Optical equipment
  • RF signal processing
  • Antennas
  • Low voltage AC equipment
  • Primary and secondary power equipment
  • Auto-transfer (UPS) equipment
  • Able to speak, read, and write English
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must obtain & maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Must obtain & maintain a current RF Radiation Awareness certification.
• Must maintain licenses and/or credentials required for this position.
• Must obtain an interim secret level security clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain a fully adjudicated secret level security clearance.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Must possess the ability to interact well with others in a team setting ability or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Highly motivated, flexible organized and must be detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.
• Must have practical knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards, and standard safety practices.
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification. 
• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license to operate a company vehicle.
• Must have a safe driving record, as defined by Company policy, to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test and a criminal record check.

Benefits:

THTBC offers full-time employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Company paid short term disability, basic life & AD&D
• Employee paid long term disability, voluntary life, and AD&D for dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Accrued leave based on years of service
• Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all the essential duties of the position satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance, including successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

THTBC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us and let us know the nature of your request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.