Receive communications network input.
Duties and functions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager include ensuring that all frequency databases are maintained and updated regularly; reviewing, approving and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; resolving, reporting and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; preparing technical and administrative reports; duties and functions of the Spectrum Management Chief will involve advising network planners in matters concerning spectrum management; assisting in the preparation of communications annexes; reviewing, approving and submitting satellite requests to the approving authority; advising the commander on spectrum related matters; resolving, reporting, and coordinating with other agencies in the resolution of harmful radio interference; supervising the preparation of and preparing technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence and records pertaining to spectrum management operations; manage division and higher level EMS databases; assist users in obtaining spectrum supportability through appropriate federal and host nation agencies; assists in the resolution of frequency interference incidents, reports unresolved problems to higher headquarters for assistance, and reviews frequency interference databases for trends and repeat incidents; provide advice and assistance to subordinate units for mission accomplishment and career progression of other Electromagnetic Spectrum Managers; serve as advisor, for EMS management, to the commander; prepare spectrum specific briefings for commander and staff; develop theater level and higher Army EMS management policy and procedures.
Perform duties shown in preceding skill level; manage division and higher level EMS databases; assist users in obtaining spectrum supportability through appropriate federal and host nation agencies; assists in the resolution of frequency interference incidents, reports unresolved problems to higher headquarters for assistance, and reviews frequency interference databases for trends and repeat incidents; provide advice and assistance to subordinate units for mission accomplishment and career progression of other Electromagnetic Spectrum Managers; serve as advisor, for EMS management, to the commander; prepare spectrum specific briefings for commander and staff; develop theater level and higher Army EMS management policy and procedures; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted soldiers and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections, visits and ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities, facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; ensures adherence to command policies; holds first sergeants' or sergeants' major call to announce information and instruction; ensures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service and command regulations or policies; responsible for monitoring training or conducts training of enlisted soldiers; assesses training at all levels and provides feedback to appropriate commanders and leaders; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted soldiers of the command; responsible for and provides guidance on Non-Commissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) and Non-Commissioned Officer Development Program (NCODP); inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; serves as president or member of command promotion board or removal board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; sits as chairperson or member of a command's Military Member of the Quarter/Year competition for enlisted soldiers or NCOs, as directed by local regulations; responsible for quality, control and training of noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOER) while ensuring timely submissions; reviews evaluation reports to determine compliance with policies and procedures and recommends corrective actions on deficiencies to commanders, other leaders and rating officials; performs other duties prescribed by the commander; assists in the professional development of junior and company grade officer.
Receives communications network input, interprets information and creates frequency plans, organizes the data logically, and generates and distributes SOI to all users electronically or in paper copy; prepares properly formatted frequency requests, forwards the request to the appropriate civilian or military agency, receives the frequency approval, and submits assignments to the frequency database; generates Satellite Access Request (SAR) to proper controlling authority, receives Satellite Access Authorization, receives satellite frequency approval, submits assignment to frequency database, and informs user of the authorized frequencies; performs regular frequency database reviews and submits requests for update when necessary; receives requests for frequency use authorization, nominates frequency(s) from frequency database, makes assignments in the database, and notifies the requestor of the assignment; maintains contact with military and civilian agency for the request and deconfliction of frequency use within the areas of responsibility; ensure spectrum supportability for frequency emitting equipment which is being used within a specified area and obtains electronic warfare (EW) clearances; receives frequency interference reports from victim units, takes appropriate steps to resolve interference, reports problem to higher headquarters for assistance, and maintains frequency charts, diagrams, reports, and a database of frequency interference incidents; performs field level maintenance on authorized signal equipment and associated electronic devices; operates and performs PMCS on assigned vehicles and power generators.