Performs or supervises maintenance on digital communications message devices and associated equipment.
Performs unit and intermediate level maintenance on digital communications equipment and associated equipment; provides technical assistance to lesser experienced personnel; supervises unit and intermediate level maintenance on digital communications equipment.
Determines requirements, assigns duties, and coordinates activities of subordinate personnel; applies policies and procedures for facility/unit/station management; determines effectiveness of performance to meet workload demands; provides guidance to subordinate personnel; organizes and supervises subordinate personnel and activities of units, shops, or activities engaged in maintenance of installation of digital communications equipment to include quality assurance; coordinates installation of new or replacement equipment; assists in inspection of maintenance activities and initiates appropriate corrective actions; determines capabilities and limitations of assigned equipment using appropriate references; briefs operations and maintenance personnel on the relationships and interface of all communications elements within area of interest; determines requirements, assigns duties, and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel; applies policies and procedures for facility/unit/station management; determines effectiveness of performance to meet workload demands; provides guidance to subordinate personnel; prepares and disseminates operating procedures and instruction; selects communications sites; advises maintenance officer of unit commander on maintenance activities; assists command/staff in continuous appraisal of communications equipment maintenance, calibration, installation, operations, and training; conducts training in communications, operations, procedures, and maintenance practices; prepares technical and administrative reports.
Supervises and inspects the duties performed by subordinate personnel; determines requirements, assigns duties, and coordinates activities of subordinate units; establishes policies and procedures for facilities/unit/station management; briefs commander and staff on maintenance posture of units/organization; directs and monitors unit training; anticipates and requests additional equipment and personnel to meet mission demands; provides liaison between staff elements, operations, and maintenance personnel; provides advice and makes recommendations to the commander and staff on all matters pertaining to enlisted personnel and their families; accompanies the commander on inspections and visits and at ceremonies; assists in inspection of command activities facilities and personnel as prescribed by the commander; holds First Sergeants' or Sergeants' Major call to announce information and instructions; insures that newly assigned enlisted personnel are instructed in military courtesy, customs of the service, and command regulations or policies; provides counsel and guidance to NCOs and other enlisted personnel of the command; inspects duties performed by subordinate NCOs; notes discrepancies and initiates appropriate corrective action; assists in reception of visitors to the command; sits as president or member of command promotion board for NCOs, as authorized by regulations; performs other duties prescribed by the commander.