Electronic Alarms Specialist

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Electronic Security System (ESS) Program Manager, or appropriate facilities supervisor, the Electronic Alarms Specialist (EAS) 2 performs preventative maintenance checks and services on each system at least semi‑annually on all aspects of ESS installations, operations, and maintenance. The EAS 2 hired under NY Army National Guard (NYARNG) funding must perform duties and maintain job requirements in accordance with Appendix 1004, “ARNG ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM (ESS), MANAGEMENT, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (MIO&M)” and all duties and performance requirements are performed in accordance with ARNG-IES ESS Program Office guidelines, processes, procedures, standards, criteria and other documented requirements.

Under the supervision of the Electronic Security System (ESS) Program Manager, or appropriate facilities supervisor, the Electronic Alarms Specialist (EAS) 2 performs preventative maintenance checks and services on each system at least semi‑annually on all aspects of ESS installations, operations, and maintenance. The EAS 2 hired under NY Army National Guard (NYARNG) funding must perform duties and maintain job requirements in accordance with Appendix 1004, “ARNG ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM (ESS), MANAGEMENT, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (MIO&M)” and all duties and performance requirements are performed in accordance with ARNG-IES ESS Program Office guidelines, processes, procedures, standards, criteria and other documented requirements.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) standards, specifically those requirements of the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) between NGB and DMNA, as well as statutory, agency and labor contract duties and responsibilities – current and as amended. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel. Specifically, the Electronic Alarms Specialist 2 duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs duties in accordance with Army or Air National Guard program guidelines, processes, procedures, standards, criteria, and all other requirements.
• Serves as the assistant to the ESS Program Manager.
• Primary supervision of armory mechanics when making repairs, installing, or maintaining ESS at armories and other facilities.
• May be required to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and install fire alarm detection, monitoring and transmitting systems (to include aircraft fire fighting foam and high expansion foam aircraft fire suppression systems at Air Base locations).
• Supervises contractor personnel when installing or repairing ESS.
• Serves as an expert on the installation, repair, and maintenance of highly technical and sensitive ESS equipment, electronic camera surveillance equipment (CCTV), and security locking devices.
• Will be required to utilize computer software and databases to maintain facility operations information – minimally Microsoft Word and Excel, the Statewide Financial System (SFS) and the Statewide Learning Management Systems (SLMS).
• Must successfully complete training for any required state and federal specific software and data systems such as SFS and SLMS.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. /li
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness
• Will complete and attend training as required.
• Periodic travel will be required (in‑state and out‑of‑state) to other facilities; to preform work duties, attend training; or meet other requirements related to duties as needed. Travel will utilize various modes of transportation.
• Periodic overtime may be required; at times with short notice.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

• High proficiency using latest version of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Understanding of basic electronics
• Understanding of basic Cellular Technology principles
• Troubleshoot systems using equipment/device wiring and block diagrams.
• Identify basic system and electronic components
• Understand system equipment installation, operation, and…