Broadcast EngineerNorth Central Operations Lead
Broadcast EngineerNorth Central Operations Lead
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$ 4689 - 6900
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:
April 15 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1137NNADMINPRO Information Systems Coordinator 1137YNADMINPRO Information Systems CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations LeadEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Broadcast Engineer/North Central Operations Lead you will oversee the installation maintenance and repair of eight radio broadcast systems and associated radio studios supporting Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) and the Edward R. Murrow College of Communications (MCC). You will also assist other NWPB engineering team members with the remaining 30 stations across Washington Idaho and Oregon under the direction of the Broadcast Chief Engineer.
Your key responsibilities will include maintaining studiototransmitter links satellite downlinks Emergency Alert Systems telemetry systems and other broadcastrelated components to meet QOS standards and comply with FCC and FAA guidelines. You will manage complex systems including IPbased radio FM (including HD/digital FM) and AM radio transmission satellite downlinks emergency standby power configurations central routing and processing infrastructure and related computerbased monitoring and control. Additionally you will maintain and modify radio studio systems such as AudiooverIP network components (servers switches operating systems etc. audio mixing boards microphones and microphone preamplifiers as needed.
In this position you will provide effective instruction during the installation and modification of broadcast systems and lead team projects.
Located in Wenatchee WA you will work independently from the NWPB headquarters managing broadcast facilities. You will occasionally travel across Washington Idaho and Oregon to support systemwide initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree and three 3 years professional experience OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven 7 years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired. Education and experience may be tailored to specific need requirements of position.
Proven experience in broadcast engineering including installation maintenance and repair of radio and television broadcast systems.
Strong knowledge of FCC and FAA guidelines.
Ability to manage complex broadcast systems and infrastructure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
Strong leadership and team management abilities.
Experience working as a member of a diverse team under deadline constraints.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule occasionally travel drive long distances and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five 5 years of progressively responsible experience with broadcasting engineering operations and maintenance.
Advancedlevel certifications or licensing. Examples of acceptable certifying organizations include the Federal Communications Commission FCC Society of Broadcast Engineers SBE Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers SCTE International Association for Radio Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) and Telecommunications Certification Organization TCO.
Demonstrated working knowledge of transmission technologies including licensed and
unlicensed microwave satellite uplinks IP based solutions including WAN/LAN wireless WIFI and bonded wireless telephony.Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and the open system interconnection OSI
network model.Project management experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Additional Information:
This is a fulltime 100 FTE) permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be dependent on final salary placement.
Monthly Salary: $4689.05 $6900.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Area/College:
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name:
Location:
Wenatchee WA 98801
Application Instructions:
This position has been reposted. Screening will begin March 24 2024 and will remain ongoing until April 15 at 12:00 AM.
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1 Resume
2 Cover Letter
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday.
Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other businessrelated need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities women special disabled veterans veterans of the Vietnamera recently separated veterans and other protected veteran persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized nonU.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services:(v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers:; TDD Callers:(f) or .
Notice of NonDiscrimination
WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSUs policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
