Supervises, installs, operates and performs maintenance on manual and automated telecommunications equipment.
Installs, operates, and performs unit level maintenance in telecommunication centers; operates automated message switches and strategic telecommunications centers using system command consoles, computer terminals, processors, magnetic tape units, disk packs, tape readers, visual display units, facsimile, and associated COMSEC devices; processes message traffic; installs, operates, performs strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; performs Battlefield Information Services (BIS), consisting of printing services, publications management, files and forms management, reproduction services, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act (PA), Unit Distribution Official Mail, correspondence management, classified document control, and messenger service within the ISSO; operates and performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) on assigned communications equipment, vehicles, and generators; performs unit level maintenance on tactical telecommunications centers, automated message switches, and strategic telecommunications facilities; requisitions, receives, stores, issues, and accounts for COMSEC equipment and associated keying material; interprets publications, policies, and procedures as applicable to tactical and strategic telecommunications and message switching center operations; performs off-line message recovery and tracer actions; corrects message and circuit continuity discrepancies; coordinate with system operators and controllers to resolve system and circuit difficulties; supervises the operation of computer terminal devices, maintains files and records, composes and edits correspondence and documents; generates reports for the ISSO; sets up and maintains logs, rosters, status boards, charts, graphs, view graphs, and performs messenger supervisory duties required by information service support; prepares reports, records, and analysis pertaining to telecommunications operations; requests operating supplies and spare parts; develops and administers onsite training programs; directs and supervises restoration of systems and circuits; requests logistical support and coordinates system integration; ensures that spare parts, supplies, and operating essentials are requisitioned and maintained; supervises and performs maintenance management and administrative duties related to facility operations, maintenance, security, and personnel; performs COMSEC Custodian functions; prepares emergency evacuation and destruction plans; requisitions, receives, stores, issues, destroys, and accounts for COMSEC equipment and keying material, including over the air keying operations; supervises ISSO functions; provides verbal and written guidance and direction for the installation, operation, and maintenance of specified battlefield information services; provides technical assistance and resolves problems for information services support personnel, functional users, and functional staff; composes correspondence, sets up and maintains: logs, rosters, status boards, charts, graphs, and view graphs required for information service support; supervises subordinate personnel performing information service support duties.
Supervises and manages personnel performing operations and maintenance of tactical and strategic telecommunications centers and automated message switches; develops and enforces policy and procedures for facility management; develops, directs, and supervises training and security programs to ensure soldier proficiency and career development; organizes work schedules and ensures compliance with directives and policies on operations security (OPSEC), signal security (SIGSEC), communications security (COMSEC), and physical security; writes unit or facility standing operating procedures (SOP); arranges higher level or contractor support maintenance for assigned equipment; prepares or supervises the preparation of technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to system Signal operations; performs the duties of COMSEC material custodian in accordance with appropriate regulations and orders; supervises the operation of the ISSO; recommends policies, procedures, standards, and conventions; establishes and operates the printing and duplication control program; supervises and implements classified document control policies, procedures, standards, and inspections; coordinates and provides guidance on printing and publication account procedures, processes, and regulatory requirements; briefs staff and operations personnel on telecommunications matters; information systems chief supervises, plans coordinates and directs the employment, operation, management, and unit level maintenance of multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems in mobile and fixed facilities; provides technical and tactical advice to command and staff concerning all aspects of information processing system operations, maintenance, and logistical support; supervises installation, operation, strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; conducts briefings on the status, relationship, and interface of information processing systems within assigned area of interest; supervises or prepares technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems; plans, organizes, and conducts technical inspections; supervises development of the information systems plans (ISP), information management plan (IMP), and information management master plan; reviews, consolidates, and forwards final written input for the continuity of operations plan; develops and enforces policy and procedures for facility operations and management. Enforces information security (INFOSEC), operations security (OPSEC), and physical security per regulations and policies; prepares or supervises the preparation of technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, software programs, program editing, debugging, and associated functions; and maintains records pertaining to information system operations; briefs staff and operations personnel on information systems matters.
Information systems chief supervises, plans coordinates and directs the employment, operation, management, and unit level maintenance of multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems in mobile and fixed facilities; provides technical and tactical advice to command and staff concerning all aspects of information processing system operations, maintenance, and logistical support; supervises installation, operation, strapping, restrapping, PMCS and unit level maintenance on COMSEC devices; conducts briefings on the status, relationship, and interface of information processing systems within assigned area of interest; supervises or prepares technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, and records pertaining to multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems; plans, organizes, and conducts technical inspections; supervises development of the information systems plans (ISP), information management plan (IMP), and information management master plan; reviews, consolidates, and forwards final written input for the continuity of operations plan; develops and enforces policy and procedures for facility operations and management; enforces information security (INFOSEC), operations security (OPSEC), and physical security per regulations and policies; prepares or supervises the preparation of technical studies, evaluations, reports, correspondence, software programs, program editing, debugging, and associated functions; and maintains records pertaining to information system operations; briefs staff and operations personnel on information systems matters; 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.