Perform maintenance on multichannel and tropospheric scatter communications systems.
Plans, coordinates, and supervises installation, operation, maintenance, and management of telecommunications systems and networks, including radio, switching, cable, and automation equipment; supervises the installation, operation, strapping, re-strapping, preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; directs restoration and alternate routing of circuits, trunks, links, and systems; develops and implements unit level signal maintenance programs; provides advice and technical assistance to subordinates and commanders; develops frequency operational requirements, tele-communications service requests, and disseminates operations information to ensure C2 communications connectivity; requests and ensures appropriate logistical support is available at all times; assimilates and reports system/network statistics; develops and implements training programs for Signal personnel; uses computers to process operational and administrative information; operates system control facilities as part of Signal organization management functions; plans, directs, supervises and manages the installation, operation, and maintenance of Information Mission Area Signal support functions within an integrated Army, Joint, or Defense telecommunications network, to include coordinating the resolution of communication difficulties within Army operated Signal systems and networks, and between Army, Joint, Defense and commercial telecommunications activities; develops and enforces unit level Signal maintenance programs, policies, and procedures; plans and coordinates logistic support for C4I network operations; provides advice and technical assistance to commanders and subordinate units/elements; performs Signal staff functions and coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters; prepares and maintains reports, records, and operational databases used to conduct Signal support functions in both tactical and strategic environments.
The senior signal sergeant plans, develops, coordinates, directs, and supervises the installation, operation and management of integrated C2 telecommunications and information management networks; writes Command and Control Communications policy; provides technical advice and assistance to commanders, staff, and subordinate units; coordinates Signal activities with higher, lower and adjacent headquarters; performs Signal staff and Senior Operations NCO functions, to include writing C4I policy, procedures, operations plans, orders, and reports; uses computers to control and monitor network status in an operational environment; directs and assists Battlefield Spectrum Managers in the development of frequency allocation plans; develops battlefield Signal operations plans in support of organizations at battalion and higher levels, and for Joint and Combined Commands and activities.
Installs, operates, and performs unit level maintenance on multichannel line-of-site and tropospheric scatter communications systems, antennas and associated equipment; analyzes BIT/BITE diagnostics to isolate faults to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU); installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS, and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned vehicles; installs, operates, and performs PMCS on assigned power generators; supervises operations and assists team members in the installation and operation of multichannel line-of-site and tropospheric scatter communications systems; supervises, performs and assists team members in the performance of unit level maintenance on assigned communications equipment; requests logistical support; prepares input for statistical and other operational reports; supervises and prepares work schedules for subordinate personnel engaged in the installation, operation, and unit level maintenance of multichannel and tropospheric scatter radio systems; provides subordinates technical assistance in resolving connectivity problems, complex maintenance faults, and during contingency situations; plans and coordinates line-of-site or tropospheric scatter communications assemblage deployments and system operations; writes standing operating procedures (SOP) pertaining to multichannel operations; develops training programs for subordinate personnel to ensure technical competency; supervises and performs management and administrative duties related to personnel, systems operations, and logistics.