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Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is looking for an Electronic Technician C - Range Communications to support our government customer located in Kekaha, Kauai.

Under minimum supervision and assignment from Lead Technician, will provide contracted operational and maintenance support services to the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) customer. Electronics Technician responsibilities encompass, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, modifying, testing and installing telecommunications systems and associated networking components and cabling.  Technician should be experienced in telecommunications technologies for voice, video and data systems or their industry equivalents that are assigned to PMRF communications facilities and assets.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specific assignments and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following areas:
• Sets-up, checks-out, operates, monitors and maintains systems and equipment for Range Operations support.  Responds to evolving operational environments requirements when directed.
• Perform periodic inspections and maintenance tasks in accordance with published procedures and/or OEM guidelines.  Documents results of all maintenance actions in systems and equipment records.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of systems/equipment by reading and interpreting electronic/mechanical schematics and using simple and complex tools and test equipment.
• Install, check-out, and or bench test, calibrate and perform acceptance tests on new and relocated systems and equipment, as directed.
• Perform Communications Security (COMSEC) functions including accounting, loading, and destruction and courier services for classified cryptographic materials and items.
• Maintain Telecommunications Inside Cable Plant and Major Battery Back-up Systems.
• Occasional travel for operations and maintenance support at other locations throughout the State of Hawaii to include at sea for extended periods.
• Performs other duties as required.

Environment:

• Electronics Shop and Radio Frequency field environments.
• Operations Command & Control Center.
• Travel to and work at remote site locations to include at sea for extended periods.

Office conditions are varied and includes physical tasks including lifting, pushing or pulling over 50 pounds, with a two man assist. Physical positions will include but not be limited to walking or standing for extended periods of time, crawling, kneeling, stooping or cramped working places and work requiring repeated or frequent stair climbing. Environment will include customer contact, extended workdays, in an office laboratory setting, with field assignments, sometimes in inclement weather.

Physical Activities:

• Must be able to lift, carry, install and remove electronics equipment and peripherals up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb elevated towers and work in sub-floor areas and crawl spaces in performing maintenance inspections and troubleshooting tasks.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent plus one of the below
• Associates Degree in related field or equivalent training, e.g. 2 Year Technical School or Navy "A" school with either school specializing in Basic Electricity and Electronics Systems.
• Soldering certificate or equivalent training inclusive within curriculum of a technical school such as a Navy A school or from a commercial firm.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the certification requirements within DOD 8570.01-M and an Operating Environment Certification commensurate with contract requirements. DOD 8570.01-M certification is mandatory within 60 days of employment for continued employment.
• Must have a soldering certificate or equivalent training from a commercial firm, technical school or Navy school.
• Certification within the required Computing Environment must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four (4) years of progressive experience in a related field with a minimum of two year's experience operating and maintaining telecommunications for voice, video and data along with related networking systems and equipment.
• Must be able to use and interpret the results of test equipment used in telecommunications, video and networking fields such as O-scopes, RF Power meters, Analyzers, Voltage multi-meters, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Time Domain Reflectometers, Toners/Tracers
• Basic Electricity & Electronics theory and applications with emphasis in telecommunications and network troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematic diagrams for troubleshooting and repair.
• Must be familiar with OSI 7 Layer model.
• Windows based OS and LINUX platforms.
• Must possess the following PC skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Radio Frequency (RF) to include but not limited to Transmission & Antenna systems for Ground Radio, Microwave, Satellite, and other associated telecommunication technologies is highly desired.
• Telecommunications Inside Cable Plant, Main and Intermediate Distribution Frame and Cable Record keeping experience desired.
• Major Battery Back-up and power distribution system experience desired.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen  
• Secret security clearance is required.
• (Applicants selected either must currently possess a Secret clearance or will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain clearance prior to commencement of employment and maintain a security clearance for access to classified information or Closed/Restricted Areas throughout duration of employment.)

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• $44.77 per hr
• The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kupono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC;  Po`okela Solutions, LLC;  Kikaha Solutions, LLC; and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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