948D Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

OVERVIEW
The Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer is the expert who ensures that our military always has the firepower needed on the battlefield.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversee the operation of maintenance support teams, organizational and DS/GS maintenance facilities
• Employ digital switching theory, logic, computer fundamentals and infrared fundamentals, applicable to the Guard's missile systems and associated equipment
• Apply theory and fundamentals of solid-state devices and optics employed in guidance and sighting systems
• Monitor unit status reporting requirements for tactical missile units and associated support elements
• Supervise maintenance and repair of organic tools, test sets and associated training equipment
• Estimate supply requirements, observe work practices, and detect and correct improper procedures and techniques
• Initiate and monitor reporting of discrepancy (ROD), quality discrepancy report (QDR) and engineering change proposal (ECP) documents
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures are followed, including calibration
• Direct test procedures, diagnostic system analysis and troubleshooting techniques
• Assist with diagnosis and modification of automated test equipment used in support of missile systems
• Direct the operation of Unit-Level Logistics Systems (ULLS) for organizational repair parts
• Develop, coordinate, update and apply internal administration procedures to order, receive, issue and store repair parts, tools, publications and supplies
• Advise commanders on technical aspects of missile systems maintenance, support testing and supply
• Instruct subordinates on operating procedures and maintenance techniques, and interpret technical data used in care of special tools and supporting equipment, as well as The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)
• Establish, monitor and maintain a comprehensive environmental protection program in accordance with international, national and local directives
• Implement proper crime prevention, security and safety procedures in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Perform other company-grade, officer-level duties as required/essential to the unit mission
• Be a self-aware and adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer and advisor

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES

• Be a sergeant (E-5) or above.
• Have five to six years' on-the-job experience in a feeder MOS validated by NCOERs.
• Be an Advanced Leader Course (ALC) graduate from a related enlisted MOS. All phases/ERB must state ALC graduate, and all DA Form 1059s must be provided in the application.
• Provide a copy of all NCOERs, which should reflect MOS proficiency in an electronic maintenance supervisory capacity. Copies of NCOERs must be provided in hard copy.
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior Warrant Officer (CW3 and above) or from a Warrant Officer (WO) within the applicant's organization who holds the WO MOS the applicant is applying for. In organizations where no WO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from a senior WO in the correct MOS from a supporting maintenance unit can be substituted.

NOTE: Applicants not meeting the prerequisites listed on this page may still submit a Warrant Officer packet but must submit a separate Request for Waiver for each prerequisite not met. Each Request for Waiver required must be a separate memorandum, signed by the applicant, and providing rationale as to why the applicant feels that particular waiver should be granted. No waivers will be granted for E-4 and below.

NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.