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JOSE GONZALEZ

JOSE GONZALEZ

PEACH BOTTOM,PA

Summary

Highly skilled Veteran with 20 plus years of communications experience who specializes in VHF line of sight radio transmissions, trained and experienced in Information Technology, and maintenance work.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Signal Support Specialist (25U)

Maryland Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current
  • Advised and assisted his unit with his knowledge as an electronics technician to identify and fix communications and electronics issues that helped them pass their first command maintenance evaluation inspection in over 4 years with a score of 98 out of 100.
  • Assists and advises subordinate units regarding tactical communications and electronics maintenance.
  • Improved operational readiness by providing technical assistance and training for local area networks.
  • Maintained high standards of readiness, performing preventive maintenance checks on all assigned vehicles and equipment regularly.
  • Increased efficiency in equipment management, conducting inventory and maintenance checks on assigned communication assets.
  • Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.

Electronics Digital Computer Mechanic (WG-11)

Maryland Army National Guard
10.2021 - Current
  • Assists and advises with preventive and scheduled maintenance guidance on organizational equipment for the entire Maryland National Guard, consisting of no less than 640 personnel per location.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Performs diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to identify root issues for assigned work orders so as to better repair legacy electronic equipment such as night vision goggles and monocles, thermal sights, frequency modulation radios, and infrared targeting systems.
  • Serves as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET), where he inspects and enforces state, Army, and Department of Defense standards on maintenance for Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and electronic Primary Weapons and Equipment (PWE).

Senior Signal Support Specialist (MOS 25U)

Maryland Army National Guard
01.2018 - 08.2024
  • He served as a team leader his higher echelon's Communications Section, where he operated legacy radio equipment, satellite transmission terminals, as well as information technology support where he earned multiple awards and recognition, as well as earning him a promotion to a higher pay scale.
  • Under his leadership, his team provided Very High Frequency (VHF) radio communications, as well as phone and internet access to over 480 personnel while also maintaining accountability for their assigned communications devices, as well as two vehicles, all together valued at over $1,000,000.00.

Electronics Mechanic (WG – 08)

Maryland Army National Guard
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Assists and advises with preventive and scheduled maintenance guidance on organizational equipment for the entire Maryland National Guard, consisting of no less than 640 personnel per location.
  • Repairs tactical electronics equipment such as night vision goggles and monocles, thermal sights, frequency modulation radios, and infrared targeting systems.
  • Serves as a member of the Command Maintenance Evaluation Team (COMET), where he inspects and enforces state, Army, and Department of Defense standards on maintenance for Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and electronic Primary Weapons and Equipment (PWE) for the whole of the Maryland National Guard, excluding specialized units.

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

Maryland Army National Guard
08.2015 - 12.2017
  • He served as a supervisor to a 3-personnel legacy tactical radio team, where he stepped up to cover down on a position above his, that involved the oversight of seven other teams of varying specialties that provided services for the entire state of Maryland, which earned him high praise from his company leadership, as well earning him a nomination to become that company's Equal Opportunity Leader and the offer to volunteer to attend a school that would certify him to act as an Information Technology specialist - a further diversifying his knowledge and technical abilities.
  • Under his leadership, his team provided multi-band radio support, which provided telephone and internet access to no less than 640 workers. His team was also responsible for the maintenance and accountability of the equipment, as well as other assigned pieces, which was worth the total of approximately $2,000,000.00.

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

United States Army
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • He served as a supervisor to a legacy tactical radio team, where his work and knowledge earned him the opportunity to be handpicked to serve as an observer attached to the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), providing insight and direction in the approval and future use of Army communications equipment. For his efforts, he received a recognition from Major General Peter Utley, then Commander of ATEC.
  • He was constantly requested to assist employee's in their preparation to attend career advancement boards, as well as being constantly chosen to sit in as a member of the selection board.
  • Under his leadership, his team provided phone and internet access to over 640 personnel while also maintaining accountability for their assigned communications devices, as well as two vehicles, all together valued at over $1,000,000.00.

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

United States Army
07.2012 - 06.2014
  • Served as a supervisor to a legacy tactical radio team, where he played an active role in setting up a successful radio communications line at an American training site in Germany, a feat that his company had not been able to accomplish after repeated attempts for over 3 years.
  • He was selected by his management to act as the intermediary for his company’s Family Readiness Group, where in part with his efforts, the group had not only managed to assist the families of personnel in need, but also arrange for trips around Germany, which greatly increased the company’s morale.

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

United States Army
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Served as a supervisor for a legacy tactical communications team and was instrumental in assisting a team from a sister company in successfully setting up and operating their communications equipment at a location that the company had not succeeded in after over 2 years of frequent attempts. For his efforts, he was recognized by his leadership and was selected to attend leaderships courses.
  • Under his leadership, his 4-personnel team provided phone and internet access to over 640 personnel while also maintaining accountability for their assigned communications devices, as well as two vehicles, all together valued at over $1,000,000.00.

Education

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Cecil Community College
North East, MD
06.2026

Skills

  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Systems
  • OSHA
  • Electronic technology
  • Willing to Learn
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

  • Fiber Optic Cable Installation Training - 2007 to 2008
  • CPR/AED Training - Current as of May 2025
  • HQDA MD-101 - Certified September 2023
  • Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 - Current as of January 2025
  • Information Technology User Agreement - Current as of January 2025
  • Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) - Current as of January 2025
  • Cyber Security Fundamentals (CSF) - Certified March 2019

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
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thursday
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sunday
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Quote

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem."
Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean)

Timeline

Signal Support Specialist (25U)

Maryland Army National Guard
08.2024 - Current

Electronics Digital Computer Mechanic (WG-11)

Maryland Army National Guard
10.2021 - Current

Electronics Mechanic (WG – 08)

Maryland Army National Guard
10.2019 - 10.2021

Senior Signal Support Specialist (MOS 25U)

Maryland Army National Guard
01.2018 - 08.2024

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

Maryland Army National Guard
08.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

United States Army
07.2014 - 07.2015

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

United States Army
07.2012 - 06.2014

Senior Transmissions Operator (MOS 25Q)

United States Army
06.2011 - 07.2012

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

Cecil Community College

Citizenship

US CITIZEN

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Clearance

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