Radio; RF Technician Security Clearance

Position: Radio (RF) Technician with Security Clearance
Position

Description:

This is a Radio position in support of the Department of State (DoS). The Technician is responsible for the installation, testing, integration, and maintenance of all two-way radio systems deployed by DoS’s IRM Radio Programs Branch, including domestic and overseas posts.
Description of Duties:
· Travels worldwide, including high-risk, danger, and war zone locations to perform system installations, maintenance, upgrades (both software and hardware), moves/adds/changes, repairs, surveys, de-installations, etc.

· Participates in the research, identification, testing, and installation of systems, integration planning, and the development of performance measures.
· Provides installation and maintenance support concerning the design, documentation, fabrication, wiring and actual installation of communication, computer equipment (to support office operations) and networking systems.

· Assists with the engineering and installation of new equipment, or the removal and reinstallation of legacy equipment.
· Provides operational support by operating communication equipment and networking systems at designated locations.

· Performs daily complex troubleshooting and a full range of radio communications technician assignments. Required Education/

Experience:

· College degree in Electronics/Communications field or equivalent working experience.

· Minimum 3 years’ experience with working knowledge and understanding of two-way radio theory (RF) and communication system spanning multiple technology platforms.

· Experience working in a customer-facing environment. Required Experience/Skills/Attributes:
· Ability to work independently and without direction to meet deadlines and deliverables.

· Knowledge of the Department of State. Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:
· Working knowledge of DT’s methodologies regarding the support of all DoS’s Radio infrastructures. Clearance Requirement: SECRET (Active) Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time U.S Citizenship Required? Yes Travel %

Required:

Yes, up to 50% Supervisory? (Yes/No):
No