948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

OVERVIEW
An Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer is an expert in maintaining all critical electronic equipment and systems.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage personnel, equipment and facilities for the operation, repair, maintenance and modification of:
• Radio
• Radar
• Computer
• Electronic data processing
• Controlled cryptographic items
• Television
• Fiber optics
• Radiological and related communications equipment
• Associated tools, test and accessory equipment
• Establish section standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure a proper work environment and adherence of:
• Maintenance schedules
• The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA-QC) procedures
• Standard Army Maintenance System (SAMS-1)
• Ensure personnel are trained to use the tools, test equipment and applicable publications for the completion of the mission and trained in automation skills
• Ensure that the section is deployable by supervising the Unit-Level Logistics System (ULLS)
• Develop, rehearse and use load plans and deployment scenarios; establishe field SOPs; and ensure standards of the Mission-Essential Task List (METL)
• Ensure the use of logistics tracking systems such as the ULLS Army Maintenance Management Systems (SAMS-2) and the Standard Army Retail Supply Systems (SARSS)
• Interpret technical data and schematics, researche and interpret supply data, and fabricate repair parts or obtain them through outside resources
• Coordinate technical, administrative and logistical interface between the maintenance activity and supported units
• Advise commander and staff on electronic equipment development, procurement, capabilities, limitations and use
• Establish safety and crime prevention/security programs that adhere to the policies, practices and regulations associated with the programs
• Establish, monitor and maintain a comprehensive environmental protection program, in accordance with national and local directives
• Perform other company-grade officer-level duties, as required/are 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 Leaders Course (ALC) graduate from a feeder MOS. 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. All phases/ERB must state ALC graduate, and all DA Form 1059s must be provided in the application.
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior Warrant Officer (CW3 and above) within the applicant's organization who holds the Warrant Officer 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, providing rationale as to why the applicant should receive that particular waiver. 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.