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Position Description

SURTASS Technician Crewmembers!

Are you passionate about supporting the US Navy? We are too. Serco is an acronym for “Service Company,” and that is what we do. We provide the best services to our US Navy customers and fellow citizens every day. Serco is a place you can count on for growth, opportunity, and loyalty. Discover your place in our world.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding position that leverages your technical experience with integrated ship systems and high-profile problem solving as a SURTASS Technician Crewmember?

Join the Serco team of highly skilled peers as a **Technician Crewmember** providing at-sea operations and maintenance support including operational troubleshooting and repair of the mission equipment for the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) on the Tactical Auxiliary General Ocean Surveillance (T-AGOS) class ships.

This position is for a Full-Time crewmember of the operations and maintenance (O&M) team and reports to a SURTASS Technical Advisor.

In this role you will:

+ Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair SURTASS mission equipment.

+ Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all Electro-Mechanical mission equipment in accordance with the PMS and other reference documents.

+ Assist and participate in towed array evolutions (deploy and retrieve) and mission system operations.

+ Qualify in basic SURTASS Operation Center and array operations positions.

+ Serve as an O&M team crewmember and part of a rotating team schedule which includes at-sea time, time off, and collateral shore-side duties including training, obtaining, and maintaining qualifications and certifications, and program shore-side support.

+ Other duties may be assigned including, but not limited to COMSEC, logistics, safety, training, maintenance, and material management (3M) collateral duties.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

+ An Active or Current DOD Security Clearance: at a minimum of a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship and have the ability to be upgraded to a Top Secret/ with SCI eligibly.

+ A valid driver’s license and US passport with more than a 3-year expiration date

+ BS degree and 3 years experience, an AS degree and 5 years or a High School/GED, Military C School (electronics), or Trade School, with 7 years may be substituted for a BS degree; in lieu of a degree.

+ The ability to pass a Mariner's Physical per COMSCINST 6000.l.c and maintain medical fitness and to comply with security and quality processes and procedures in the performance of duties.

+ The ability to travel up to 50% of the time and have the ability to be underway for six months at a time.

+ Be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

+ Able to obtain anaccess card via the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) system.Information about DBIDS can be found at https://dbids-global.dmdc.mil/enroll#!/ or be able toobtain a DBIDS Card or Common Access Card (CAC) in accordancewith base security requirements and for the need of physical access to the installation and logical access to government owned computer systems.

Additional desired experience and skills:

+ Security+ (or equivalent) certification(s), related to 8140/8570 IT DoD baseline certification requirement.

+ Independent initiative-taker experience in ship systems installations, upgrades, and repair activities. Experienced in supporting Mission Readiness Availabilities/ Mission Readiness Reviews.

+ Previous SURTASS experience includes experience in maintenance, and providing troubleshooting and repair of communications, navigation, and sonar surveillance systems.

+ Knowledge of and experience with multiple types of array systems including active and passive

+ Navy operations, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance experience with secure networks, and sonar, navigation, and communications systems.

+ Previous COMSEC account management experience

If you are ready to take on a challenging role and support our nation’s defense efforts, apply today to join the Serco team. Your expertise can make a difference in the safety and success of our warfighters and their military operations.

Prior Formal Navy Training/Education/Schooling for FSTs missions:

+ RDC C-School

+ IT C-School

+ SURTASS FST School

Military Veterans and Spouses are encouraged to apply!

Former military, Navy experience is preferred.

Some of these position are located in Yokohama, Japan!

Although operations are based in Norfolk Virginia, SURTASS routinely operates from ports in Glasgow Scotland, Rota Spain, Japan, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Port Hueneme California, and many other ports of opportunity to include Yokohama Japan and Kure Japan (15 miles from the city of Hiroshima) Please provide your preferred work location in order of preference.

Prior Experience as a Field Technician, Field Engineer, Deployment Technician, Sonar Technician , Sonar Tech, Sonar Operator, Underwater Acoustics Technician, Acoustic Sensor Technician , Acoustics Specialist, Array Handling Technician, Towed Array Operator, Field Technician, Field Engineer, Deployment Technician, test technician, Crew Member Technician, Crew Tech, Marine Systems Technician, Undersea Systems Technician, Subsea Technician, Ocean Systems Technician, Naval Acoustic Technician, ASW Technician, Acoustic Engineer, Sensor Technician, Marine Acoustic Operator, Acoustic Array Operator, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Marine Technician, Hydroacoustic Technician, Underwater Systems Technician,

Network Systems Electrician, Network Systems Administrator, Network Systems Engineer with direct experience in C4I ship systems, electronics, and networks!

Benefits:

+ https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us

+ Relocation assistance may be available.

If you are ready to lead a world class global support team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Serco Inc. is using this posting for the purpose of responding to a proposal. We are seeking qualified candidates for the event of a contract award. This position is not currently funded/active. Should Serco be awarded the contract, and you meet the qualifications of the position, you will be considered in the selection process.

Benefits:

Visit the following link for more information about how Serco supports our Veterans https://www.serco.com/na/careers/veterans-at-serco.

The contract is scheduled to be awarded later this year, so apply now to meet your future mission and team-mates.

Apply today to discover your place in our world!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [email protected] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [email protected] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

+ 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Life insurance and disability coverage

+ Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

+ Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions

+ Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. This is a U.S.-based role. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected] .

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**ID** _71195_

**Recruiting Location : Location** _US-VA-Virginia Beach_

**Category** _Engineering/Ship Construction_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Security Clearance** _Secret_

**Telework** _No - Teleworking not available for this position_

**Campaign** _LPNavy_

**Salary Range/Amount** _$67889.00 - $113150.00_