SURTASS Technical Advisor FST Crewmember OM Technician Manager

Position Description

SURTASS Technical Advisor FST Crewmember OM Technician Manager

Are you passionate about supporting the US Navy? We are too. Serco is an acronym for “Service Company,” and that is what we do. We provide the best services to our US Navy customers and fellow citizens every day. Serco is a place you can count on for growth, opportunity, and loyalty. Discover your place in our world. 

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position that leverages your technical experience with integrated ship systems and high-profile problem solving as a SURTASS Technician Crewmember?

Join the Serco team of highly skilled peers as a Technician Crewmember providing at-sea operations and maintenance support including operational troubleshooting and repair of the mission equipment for the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) on the Tactical Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) class ships.

This position is for a Full-Time crewmember of the operations and maintenance (O&M) team and reports to a SURTASS Technical Advisor.

In this role you will:

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all Electro-Mechanical mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents.
• Assist and participate in towed array evolutions (deploy and retrieve) and mission system operations.
• Qualify in basic SURTASS Operation Center and array operations positions.

• Serve as an O&M team crewmember and part of a rotating team schedule which includes at-sea time, time off, and collateral shore-side duties including training, obtaining, and maintaining qualifications and certifications, and program shore-side support.
• Other duties may be assigned including, but not limited to COMSEC, logistics, safety, training, maintenance, and material management (3M) collateral duties.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Active or Current DOD Security Clearance: at a minimum of a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship and have the ability to be upgraded to a Top Secret/ with SCI eligibly.
• A valid driver’s license and US passport with more than a 3-year expiration date
• BS degree and 3 years experience, an AS degree and 5 years or a High School/GED, Military C School (electronics), or Trade School, with 7 years may be substituted for a BS degree; in lieu of a degree.

• The ability to pass a Mariner's Physical per COMSCINST 6000.l.c and maintain medical fitness and to comply with security and quality processes and procedures in the performance of duties.
• The ability to travel up to 50% of the time and have the ability to be underway for six months at a time.
• Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Able to obtain an access card via the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) system. Information about DBIDS can be found at https://dbids-global.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/ or be able to obtain a DBIDS Card or Common Access Card (CAC) in accordance with base security requirements and for the need of physical access to the installation and logical access to government owned computer systems.
• Basic proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading Japanese Fluent is preferred.  

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Security+ (or equivalent) certification(s), related to 8140/8570 IT DoD baseline certification requirement.
• Independent initiative-taker experience in ship systems installations, upgrades, and repair activities. Experienced in supporting Mission Readiness Availabilities/ Mission Readiness Reviews.
• Previous SURTASS experience includes experience in maintenance, and providing troubleshooting and repair of communications, navigation, and sonar surveillance systems.
• Knowledge of and experience with multiple types of array systems including active and passive
• Navy operations, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience with secure networks, and sonar, navigation, and communications systems.
• Previous COMSEC account management experience

If you are ready to take on a challenging role and support our nation’s defense efforts, apply today to join the Serco team. Your expertise can make a difference in the safety and success of our warfighters and their military operations.

Prior Formal Navy Training/Education/Schooling for FSTs missions:

• RDC C-School
• IT C-School
• SURTASS FST School

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!

Former military, Navy experience is preferred.

Prior Experience as a Field Technician, Field Engineer, Deployment Technician, Sonar Technician , Sonar Tech, Sonar Operator, Underwater Acoustics Technician, Acoustic Sensor Technician  , Acoustics Specialist, Array Handling Technician, Towed Array Operator, Field Technician, Field Engineer, Deployment Technician, test technician, Crew Member Technician, Crew Tech, Marine Systems Technician, Undersea Systems Technician, Subsea Technician, Ocean Systems Technician, Naval Acoustic Technician, ASW Technician, Acoustic Engineer, Sensor Technician, Marine Acoustic Operator, Acoustic Array Operator, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Marine Technician, Hydroacoustic Technician, Underwater Systems Technician,

Network Systems Electrician, Network Systems Administrator, Network Systems Engineer with direct experience in C4I ship systems, electronics, and networks!

Benefits:

• https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us
• Relocation assistance may be available.

If you are ready to lead a world class global support team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates for the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $80,000 to $190,000.00; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits:

Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans https://www.serco.com/na/careers/veterans-at-serco.

The contract is scheduled to be awarded later this year, so apply now to meet your future mission and team-mates.

Apply today to discover your place in our world!  

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected].

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.