Job Description:

Responsible for technology planning, maintenance, and installation within one or more major network units.  Coordinates, schedules, plans and assumes operational responsibility for that area; performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned.)

Outline equipment tests to be made by those under direct supervision to ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations as well as industry standards.

Supervise and participate in the operation of studio production and/or transmitting equipment.

Provide for the maintenance of records and inventories of data from transmitters and equipment performance measurements for status analysis.

Ensure proper station identification, standard equipment operation and professional standards of workmanship for engineers and technicians supervised.

Schedule daily work shifts, maintenance shifts, vacation and sick leave.

Prepare and organize engineering records, systems design, component parts inventories as well as equipment proof-of-performance data for submission to senior network engineering management.

Train engineers and technicians in aligning and configuring transmitters, studio production systems, terminal equipment, broadcast information technology systems, and other broadcast technology.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:  (These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned.)

Knowledge of:  FCC and NETC policies, rules and regulations; electronic, television, and radio broadcast theory, information technology practices, operation and maintenance of studio production and transmitting equipment.

Ability to:  operate equipment associated with television and radio broadcast systems; supervise and schedule the work of others; recommend and purchase needed equipment; interpret and apply the proper application of pertinent FCC and NETC policies and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school education or equivalent plus six years experience in broadcasting electronics - television, radio or cable operations; preferably including varied broadcast areas involving both operational and maintenance experience.  Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering can substitute for four years experience.  Experience should include at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

Special Note:

Travel and hours outside of normal working hours.

Starting Salary:

$26.846, Commensurate with education/experience