948B - Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician

Duties:

Manages personnel, equipment and facilities for the operation, repair, maintenance and modification of:

  • Radio
  • Radar
  • Computer
  • Electronic data processing
  • Controlled cryptographic items
  • Television
  • Fiber optic
  • Radiological and related communications equipment
  • Associated tools, test and accessory equipment

Establishes section standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a proper work environment and adherence of:

  • Maintenance schedules
  • Army Maintenance Management Systems (TAMMS)
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA-QC) procedures
  • Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-1)

Ensures personnel are trained to use the tools, test equipment and applicable publications for the completion of the mission, and are trained in automation skills.

Ensures that the section is deployable, by supervising the Unit Level Logistic System (ULLS).

Develops, rehearses and uses load plans and deployment scenarios; establishes field SOPs; and ensures standards of the Mission Essential Task List (METL).

Ensures that Logistics tracking systems such as the Unit Level Logistic System (ULLS) Army Maintenance Management Systems (SAMS-2) and the Standard Army Retail Supply Systems (SARSS) are used.

Interprets technical data and schematics, researches and interprets supply data, and fabricates repair parts or obtains through outside resources.

Coordinates technical, administrative and logistical interface between the maintenance activity and supported units.

Advises commander and staff on electronic equipment development, procurement, capabilities, limitations and use.

Establishes safety and crime prevention/security programs that adhere to the policies, practices and regulations associated with the programs.

Establishes, monitors and maintains a comprehensive environmental protection program, in accordance with national and local directives.

Performs other company grade officer level duties, as required/essential to the unit mission.

Is a self-aware and adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer and advisor.

Prerequisites:

  • Be a Sergeant (E-5) or above, four years' field experience in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 94D, 94E, 94F, 94H, 94K, 94L, 94R, 94V, 94W, 94Y and 94Z. (Recruiting, Drill Sergeant and other nontechnical duties are not considered field experience.) (USAR, Army National Guard, civilian experience related to MOS 948B will be taken into consideration.)
  • Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate from a feeder MOS.
  • Provide a copy of all Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs), which should reflect MOS proficiency in an electronic maintenance supervisory capacity. Copies of NCOERs must be provided in hard copy.
  • Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above) from a warrant officer within the applicant's organization who holds the warrant officer (WO) MOS the applicant is applying for. In organizations where no WO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from a senior WO in the correct MOS from a supporting maintenance unit can be substituted.

NOTE: Applicants not meeting the prerequisites listed on this page may still submit a warrant officer Packet but must submit a separate "Request for Waiver" for each prerequisite not met. Each "Request for Waiver" required must be a separate memorandum, signed by the Applicant, providing rationale as to why the Applicant should receive that particular waiver. No waivers will be granted for E-4 and below.

 

*Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.