Gregory S. Roberts
Frederick,MD
Summary
Telecommunications Specialist with expertise in project management and communication systems. Proven track record in leading large projects and enhancing communication infrastructure at FEMA. Skilled in risk assessment and team leadership in dynamic environments. Adept at leveraging technical skills to deliver effective communication solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-12
FEMA
Frederick, MD
12.2011 - Current
- Spearheaded simultaneous high-priority projects, serving as the COR for FEMA's MCOV project, a critical $4.5 million initiative.
- Led IT infrastructure installation in 18 emergency response vehicles.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, as well as MS Project.
- Collaborated with key agencies, like the Department of Homeland Security, to execute national exercises.
- Directed communication support teams for senior management during disaster responses.
- Managed radio infrastructure installation, maintenance, and repair during hurricanes.
- Developed six mobile platforms enabling voice, video, and data communications.
- Compiled reports summarizing HF radio test results and national exercises.
- Created comprehensive training guides for telecommunications systems.
Telecommunications Specialist
Alutiiq, LLC
Frederick, MD
04.2011 - 12.2011
- Monitored and tested Motorola Quantro and Quantar repeaters, Astro-Tac comparators, and PDR-3500 repeaters.
- Monitored and tested Motorola XTS-3000, XTS-5000, and XTL-5000 handheld radios along with Astro-X radios.
- Operate, test, align, and maintain Land Mobile Radio (LMR) equipment and peripherals across HF, UHF, VHF, and 800 MHz bands.
- Operated diverse testing and diagnostic equipment such as Hewlett Packard Service monitors.
- Operated KMF components such as OTAR, KVL, and digital interface units.
- Demonstrated expertise in P25 standards for interoperable communications.
- Led maintenance and operation of MERS HF radio network for FEMA National Radio System.
Wideband Radio Technician Lead
United States Navy
David, United States
05.2007 - 04.2011
- Provided 100% RF radio communications for the United States Secret Service and Presidential Staff on 10 Presidential trips and 10 Vice Presidential trips.
- Installed the permanent radio infrastructure at the Vice President’s residence in support of the United States Secret Service.
- Operate and maintain Visual Teleconferencing equipment in support of the President and command operations.
- Provided radio dial-back support for 114 Vice-presidential trips world-wide.
- Supervised 5 member teams on 2 Presidential trips to Chicago, IL as the Wideband Radio Technician Lead.
- Trained numerous team members on communication assets, radio technician responsibilities, and lead responsibilities on Presidential and Vice-Presidential trips in Chicago, IL and Wilmington, DE.
- Installation, repair, programming, and maintenance of Motorola Quantro and Quantar base station units as well as Astro-Tac comparators and PDR-3500 base stations.
- Maintain and program XTS-3000 handheld and Astro-X radios for the White House Communications Agency, Presidential staff, and United States Secret Service.
- Operate and test HF, VHF, and UHF radio frequencies and Mobat radios.
- Maintain and operate Key Management Facility (KMF) components to include over-the-air-rekey (OTAR), key variable loaders (KVL), and digital interface units.
Electronics Technician
United States Navy
Kings Bay, United States
09.2001 - 05.2007
- Performed maintenance on electronic equipment for electronic air detection and tracking equipment, electronic recognition and identification equipment, aids to navigation, and electronic equipment and components used for communication, cryptography, and navigation.
- Knowledgeable in reading and interpreting schematics and block diagrams; equipment and hand tools; repairing electrical cables and connectors; localizing malfunctions and repairing faulty parts or sub-assemblies.
- Experienced in aligning, adjusting, calibrating, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain radar transmitting equipment, radar receiving equipment, radar identification equipment, and air navigation equipment.
Education
MS - Project Management
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05.2015
BS - Homeland Security
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD12.2010
AA - Electronics Technology
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA12.2010
Skills
- Project management
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Mobile communications
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Clearance
Active TS/SCI clearance
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) level III
Accomplishments
- Received 2 QSI's (Quality Step Increase) for outstanding performance on MCOV project
Timeline
Telecommunications Specialist, GS-0391-12
FEMA
12.2011 - Current
Telecommunications Specialist
Alutiiq, LLC
04.2011 - 12.2011
Wideband Radio Technician Lead
United States Navy
05.2007 - 04.2011
Electronics Technician
United States Navy
09.2001 - 05.2007
MS - Project Management
University of Maryland University College
BS - Homeland Security
University of Maryland University College
AA - Electronics Technology
Coastline Community College
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