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MOS 918B - Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician
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Duties: Establishes section safety and crime prevention/security programs that adhere to the policies, practices, and regulations associated with these programs. Manages personnel, equipment, and facility assets for operation, repair, maintenance, and modification of radio, radar, computer, electronic data processing, controlled cryptographic items, television, fiber optic, radiological and related communications equipment and associated tools, test, and accessory equipment. Establishes section SOPs to ensure a proper work environment is maintained and that personnel adhere to maintenance schedules, Army Maintenance Management Systems (TAMMS), Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA-QC) procedures, and Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-1). Ensures personnel are trained to use the tools, test equipment, and applicable publications for the completion of the mission and are trained in automation skills. Ensures that the section is deployable by supervising the Unit Level Logistic System (ULLS). Develops, rehearses, and implements load plans and deployment scenarios; establishes field SOPs; and ensures standards of the Mission Essential Task List (METL) are met. Ensures that Logistics tracking systems such as the Unit Level Logistic System (ULLS) Army Maintenance Management Systems (SAMS-2), and the Standard Army Retail Supply Systems (SARSS) are used. Interprets technical data and schematics, researches and interprets supply data, and fabricates repair parts or procures through outside resources. Coordinates technical, administrative, and logistical interface between the maintenance activity and supported units. Advises commander and staff on electronic equipment development, procurement, capabilities, limitations, and employment. Establishes, monitors, and maintains a comprehensive environmental protection program IAW national and local directives. Performs other company grade officer level duties as required/essential to the unit mission.

Minimum prerequisites:

  • Be a SGT(P) (E5P) or above six years field experience in MOS 35B, 35D, 35E, 35F, 35H, 35J, 35L, 35N, 35R, 35W, 35Y or 39B. MOSs 31P, or 31S may qualify if maintenance background includes experience in MOSs 29V or 29Y. (Recruiting, Drill Sergeant and other non-technical duties are not considered field experience) (USAR, Army National Guard: Civilian experience related to MOS 918B will be taken into consideration).
  • BNCOC graduate from a feeder MOS.
  • Provide a hard (paper) copy of at least three NCOERs which reflect recent outstanding and exceptional duty performance ratings in a maintenance supervisory capacity. Copy of three NCOERs must be provided even if already on service member's fiche.
  • Enclose a written recommendation from a CW3-CW5 from within the applicant's organization who holds the WO MOS the applicant is applying for. In organizations where no WO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from a senior WO in the correct MOS from a supporting maintenance unit can be substituted.
  • Have completed a minimum of six credit hours of college level English. (Successful completion of the English College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the only acceptable substitute). Speech is not considered an English substitute.
  • Applicants substituting civilian technical training and experience as construction equipment or power generation mechanics must provide documentation that supports their level of technical training and experience as mechanics comparable to that of a feeder MOS, BNCOC graduate.

Preferred qualifications (Minimum plus):

  • SSG with 7-9 years electronics maintenance DS/GS shop experience in a feeder MOS with three years being supervisory.
  • Have 30 college credit hours with a minimum of six credit hours of college level English.
  • Obtain a Commercial Electronic Cerificate such as Federal Communication Commission (FCC), National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET), or International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians (ISCET) Technician.
  • Applicants exceeding 12 years Active Federal Service (AFS) at the time of application submission must be approved by HQDA.

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Information Courtesy of Army Regulation 611-21 and United States Army

 

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