Tech Control Technician II

Tech Control Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3107

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands

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Essential Functions

• Participate in conditioning, acceptance and quality testing of all DII links, trunks and circuits transiting the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll.
• Perform patching, testing, and frequency changing, troubleshooting, and restoration of all communications circuits interfacing the TCF.
• Verify quality of communications circuits, channels, and equipment by use of appropriate test equipment.
• Apply established procedures using voice or data orderwires, in conjunction with local and distant facilities, to effect necessary operational adjustments.
• Perform HF frequency changes.
• Coordinate satellite links and line terminal operation as outlined in DCAC 310-70-1.
• Coordinate with local user agencies in matters related to circuit performance, capabilities and utilization.
• Perform special operational performance test and evaluation on new equipment, circuits or frequencies.
• Perform scheduled and demand maintenance and testing on all TCF equipment and circuits.
• Use test equipment, such as transmission impairment measuring set, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, T-Berd 8000, T-Berd 4000, HST-3000, Fireberd 6000 Communications Analyzer, T-berd 224 PCM Analyzer, T-berd 310 Communications Analyzer, frequency counter, oscillators and other transmission impairment test equipment to detect and isolate equipment faults/circuit degradation and in performing restoral.
• Use schematic diagrams, manufacturers service manual, and other documentation in determining equipment fault/circuit degradation and in performing repair/restoral.
• Operate Base Radio function IAW procedure outlined in ACP 113, 124, 125 and 147.
• Monitor and transmits as required on all international distress frequencies assigned to Kwajalein Atoll.

Required Skills

• Basic PC operation.
• Ability to patch, test, perform frequency changes, troubleshoot and restore communications circuits.
• Proficient skills with test equipment, such as, but not limited to, transmission impairment measuring set, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, T-Berd 8000, T-Berd 4000, HST-3000, Fireberd 6000 Communications Analyzer, T-berd 224 PCM Analyzer, T-berd 310 Communications Analyzer, frequency counters, oscillators.
• Proficient ability to read schematic diagrams, manufacturers service manuals, and other documentation to determine equipment fault or circuit degradation and to perform repair and restoration procedures

Required Experience

• Associates degree in electronics or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years’ experience in communications with at least one year experience in Technical Control or commercial equivalent fixed station operations and maintenance.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment. 

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class