Ship's Communications Officer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

Hornblower Group Inc.•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The contractor shall provide a Ship’s Communications Officer (SCO) to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot/repair ship based command, control, communications, computer, collaboration and intelligence (C5I) systems including equipment used for communication, tracking, recognition, and identification. Overtime potential Mon – Fri + approx.. 100 days underway time Needs to live local to Norfolk Top Secret Security Clearance preferred

Requirements

STCW Requirements: Basic Training; VPDSD
The SCO shall possess a thorough knowledge 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.
Fully proficient in all aspects of naval network management.
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.
A minimum of six (6) months shipboard experience as a 1st Radio Electronics Technician in a shipboard environment; or equivalent experience.
Security +, Net +; EKMS Local Element (TIER III) training

Nice To Haves

Top Secret Security Clearance preferred
Needs to live local to Norfolk

Responsibilities

Supervise allocated watch standing personnel.
Serve as ships Network Administrator.
Prepare and coordinate planned maintenance schedules as required to ensure maximum operational readiness.
Provide technical assistance and conducts necessary training.
Maintain technical publications and files.
Ensure communications security (COMSEC) procedures and instructions related to crypto security, transmission security, and emissions securities are complied with.
Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
Manage the transfer of information technology using Military or commercial satellites, tactical line of sight (LOS), high frequency (HF), ultra high frequency (UHF), very high frequency (VHF), and high frequency (HF) long-haul.
Ensure operations that are routinely performed within a carrier strike group with specific circuits and protocol are adhered to and utilized by TSVRON vessels.
Comply with COMSEC requirements on both transmission and receipt of communications messages.
Manage the operation of information systems in support of worldwide telecommunications network. Assigned systems include, but not limited to NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CENTRIX.
Advise the Master on capabilities, limitations and condition of equipment. May be required to work aloft and over side to ascertain equipment condition.
Operate C5I systems including equipment used for communication, tracking, recognition and identification.
Comply with EKMS regulations as part of an EKMS Local Element.
Stand communications watch as assigned per operational requirements.
The SCO is required to observe all safety rules and take appropriate precautions to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers. The SCO may be assigned as the department tag out/lock out coordinator.
The SCO is required to be proficient in the performance of shipboard emergency drills.
A great amount of physical effort is required in this position