Logistics and Warehouse Support SME/Tower Climber - SWFO - Tucson, AZ

Akima, LLC•Tucson, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Five Rivers Analytics is seeking a Logistics and Warehouse Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the United States Border Patrol (USBP) in Tucson, AZ. The USBP, part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), requires expert support for logistics, asset management, property management, and warehouse operations. This role is crucial for the successful execution of the Southwest Field Office's (SWFO) responsibilities. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining the necessary technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel according to the delivery schedule. The services provided will encompass warehouse logistics operations, property management, asset management, deployment and sustainment, solutions engineering support, and tower climbing, with the scope varying based on project complexity.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience working as a tower climber/tower worker, climbing minimum 200 ft. performing tower maintenance and equipment installation on towers.
Able to climb towers and structures up to 400 feet high.
Required to be tower climb certified at a competent level and must be able to complete tower inspections in accordance with the Tower Industry Association (TIA) 222-G standards. (Must Hold Comtrain Competent Climber/Rescuer certification or equivalent certification prior to start)
Capable of identifying issues and risks within deployment plans and managing schedules and resources to ensure the timely delivery of required objectives.
Must possess comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of deployment and sustainment operations, including the ability to review and provide recommendations on deployment and sustainment documentation.
Must be well versed in telecommunication and/or video surveillance technology.
Certified - or able to be certified - in accordance with OSHA Regulations and ANSI/TIA Standards.
Ability to climb ladders and steep staircases.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to pass a DHS Customs and Border Protections Background Investigation.
Must be available to travel (up to 75%) for this position.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing deployment and sustainment activities, ensuring adherence to requirements, industry standards, and programmatic objectives.
Conducting comprehensive planning, execution, and monitoring of system deployments, civil buildouts, and sustainment operations.
Ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols, safety regulations, and technical specifications, while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
Ensuring all documentation aligns with established standards, programmatic objectives, and industry best practices.
Traveling to and from designated deployment locations and performing detailed field observations of systems undergoing deployment.
Monitoring deployment progress, identifying discrepancies or issues, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols, safety regulations, and technical specifications.
Inspecting and validating work performed by outside vendors on or near CBP-owned or leased towers.
Documenting deployment notes and related information, including preparing comprehensive daily reports detailing field observations and deployment activities.
Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date documentation within the SWFO TEAMS channel, including uploading and organizing deployment-related materials.
Effectively managing schedules and allocating resources to meet mission requirements, including facilitating site access and coordinating with SWFO.
Conducting physical configuration audits, supporting system acceptance inspections, and overseeing functional testing requirements.
Assisting with comprehensive asset management support services, including accountability across the asset lifecycle.
Overseeing the receipt of package deliveries and performing detailed inspections to confirm completeness.
Performing additional duties such as Escort Duties, Cargo Security, Inventory and Disposition, Forklift Support, and Vehicle Transportation.