Telecommunications Supervisor - McMurdo, Antarctica (Austral Summer 2026)

About the role

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica, 00000 Note: If you would like to be considered for more than one position or position tier, please individually apply for all positions that you are interested in. One application submitted for a specific position does not automatically include you to be considered for all positions that you may be qualified to perform. Job Purpose Responsible for team development, technical leadership, and supervising a group that supports specific areas of operation within the IT division. Responsible for the quality and timeliness of deliverables and implementation planning and execution. Responsible for compliance with existing ASC and Information Technology policies/procedures and direction. Duties and Responsibilities • Responsible for project implementation and delivery. This includes implementation tasking and scheduling. Prepare and maintain project and service records and reports and correspondence per ASC and IT policies and procedures as assigned. • Ensure that assigned deliverables are accomplished to acceptable levels of quality and performance on schedule. • Provide professional technical leadership to staff to establish a working environment consistent with Division goals and objectives. Encourage professional development, performance evaluations, team building, coordination, and cooperation. • Work with management to determine project staffing and resource allocation requirements. • Responsible for managing staff as assigned by IT Management. Oversee and assign daily tasking of staff. Responsible for implementing Information Technology standards, policies, and procedures for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) as related to and required by the responsibilities of the assigned WBS. • Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority on the jobsite. • Handle confidential matters (e.g., management reports) in accordance with management policy. • All other duties as assigned. Qualifications • U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required. • BA/BS degree required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. • Minimum of four years experience as a supervisor or technical lead is required. • Project management experience strongly preferred. • Strong organizational, verbal/written communication skills and leadership ability required. • Applicable technical and professional certifications preferred. Competencies • Technical Capacity. • Organizational Skills. • Strategic Thinking. • Problem Solving/Analysis. Physical Requirements • Deployment will be required in this position. The individual in the position must successfully complete the physical and dental examinations as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. • Complies with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure. • Individual must be capable of operating a standard desktop computer; must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position Expectations • This is a full-time, seasonal position located in Antarctica. • All expenses paid while on-ice; meals, lodging, medical, gear, travel to and from Antarctica. • Performance Period: Aug 2026 - Feb 2027 We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer as defined by the EEOC

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