Ship's Communications Officer - Seaward Services - TSVRON

About the role

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation, with a portfolio of international offerings including water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. The Ship's Communications Officer (SCO) operates, maintains, and troubleshoots/repairs ship-based Command, Control, Communications, Computer, Collaboration, and Intelligence (C5I) systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise allocated watch standing personnel.
• Serve as the ship's Network Administrator.
• Prepare and coordinate planned maintenance schedules as required to ensure maximum operational readiness.
• Provide technical assistance and conduct necessary training.
• Maintain technical publications and files.
• Ensure Communications Security (COMSEC) procedures and instructions related to crypto security, transmission security, and emissions securities are complied with.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Manage the transfer of information technology using Military or commercial satellites, tactical Line of Sight (LOS), High Frequency (HF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), and Very High Frequency (VHF) long-haul.
• Ensure operations routinely performed within a carrier strike group with specific circuits and protocol are adhered to and utilized by TSVRON vessels.
• Comply with COMSEC requirements on both transmission and receipt of communications messages.
• Manage the operation of information systems in support of worldwide telecommunications network, including NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CENTRIX.
• Advise the Master on capabilities, limitations, and condition of equipment.
• Operate C5I systems including equipment used for communication, tracking, recognition, and identification.
• Comply with EKMS regulations as part of an EKMS Local Element.
• Stand communications watch as assigned per operational requirements.
• Observe all safety rules and take appropriate precautions to ensure personal safety and safety of co-workers.

Requirements

• U.S. Coast Guard license/certificate requirements: STCW Requirements: Basic Training; VPDSD.
• Thorough knowledge of electronic theory and competence to perform all required equipment inspection, evaluation of performance, problem troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and minor repairs to shipboard communications systems.
• Fully proficient with operating radio cryptographic equipment.
• Fully proficient in all aspects of naval network management.
• Skilled in interpretation of electronics technical manuals, drawings, specifications, and schematic drawings.
• Proficient in the proper use of a wide variety of diagnostic programs, electronic test equipment, and tools.
• Skilled in diagnosing problems and determining appropriate corrective action.
• Knowledgeable of the electrical safety program and safety requirements of the equipment worked upon.
• Minimum of six (6) months shipboard experience as a 1st Radio Electronics Technician in a shipboard environment; or equivalent experience.
• Security +, Net +; EKMS Local Element (TIER III) training.
• Security Clearance: TOP SECRET.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid United States Passport.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and shipboard monitoring and maintenance software.
• Demonstrate appropriate management and administrative skills.
• Logically and independently plan, organize, and complete work assignments.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to develop and execute innovative solutions to engineering problems.
• Evidence of ability to bring increased value to task through efficiencies and cost-control.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and maintain quality working relationships with other employees and the public during work.