The Force Protection Equipment Technician is responsible for the management, oversight, and sustainment of USAFE Global Prepositioned Materiel Services (GPMS) force protection equipment. This includes storage, maintenance, out load, reconstitution, exercise, and contingency logistics support, as well as maintenance and repair of Government Furnished Property and Equipment. The role ensures compliance with the Performance Work Statement and Quality Management System, and supports training exercises, theater contingencies, and wartime operations. The technician also provides oversight for contract storage sites, facilitates readiness reporting, and participates in safety programs and inspections.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, advise, and travel within the AOR when required in the performance of this function.
Provide oversight for contract storage sites in the USAFE AOR.
Facilitate data collection to support readiness reporting.
Maintain work environments that are safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, and ensure working facilities and areas present a professional atmosphere.
Ensure proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor provided property (e.g., to include government facilities, equipment tools, information, and Data).
Ensure compliance with contract references which include but not limited to AFPD 25-1; AFI 25-101; AFI 10-401; AFI 10-403; AFI 10-404; AFI 23-101; AFMAN 23-122; AFH 23-123 Vol 1 & Vol 2; DODD 3110.6.
Required to attend partnering meetings and function as an integral team member of the U.S. Air Force and other organizations as well as cooperate and share pertinent information with applicable parties for program success.
Ensure all contractual performance objectives are met.
Support and enable success of large, diverse, international, and multi-skill workforce
Ensure required contractual submittals are provided to the government.
Continuously review safety plans, policies, and program to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Participate in safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
Ensure employee safety training and education.
Provide the leadership, vision, and resources needed for an effective safety and health program.
Performs other qualified duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 6 years' military security forces experience.
(SF) S4 Logistics maintenance experience required.
Working knowledge of deployable/mobile (SF) weapon systems, requirements and associated technology and equipment.
Project management, pro-active, well organized, results-oriented, and team player with decision-making ability.
Use computers & related software such as Microsoft Office and other common products used in office environments.
Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with documented supervisory experience
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance, required.
Must have authorization to work in host country.
A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance
Trained to operate, inspect and maintain RQ-11B Raven and Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems Manager (SUASMAN) web application and database, and SUAS associated equipment
Trained to operate, inspect, and maintain adaptive networking, wideband communications equipment, SF individual professional gear/equipment, Common Remote Weapon Stations (CROWS), counter improvised explosive device electronic warfare systems, and security sensor systems.
6 years' military security forces experience
Working knowledge of Up-Armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).
Working knowledge of Security Forces (SF) weapon systems, requirements and associated technology and equipment

Nice to have

Experience in contingency environments as well as knowledge & experience working with government contracts preferred.
Working knowledge of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and Up-Armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) preferred.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance