Broadcast Engineer (Communications Systems Specialist)

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking a highly skilled Communications Systems Specialist (Broadcast Engineer) to join the Illinois Office of Communication & Information (IOCI). This position plays a key role in delivering reliable high-quality multimedia communications and supporting live events and productions for audiences across Illinois and beyond.
The Broadcast Engineer plans operates maintains and troubleshoots sophisticated broadcast and communications systems including satellite uplink/downlink audio and video production IP-based broadcast livestreaming playback and automation and web-based distribution systems. Working in studio and field environments the engineer provides hands-on technical support for live news conferences State events and multimedia productions ensuring broadcast-quality audio and video and resolving complex issues under tight deadlines. The position also evaluates emerging technologies and provides technical guidance to management and production staff.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced live production environment. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Communications Systems Specialist and help IOCI serve the State of Illinois.

As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position).
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment).
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
• 3 paid personal business days per year.
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
• Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

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• Under general direction performs duties of a highly complex technical nature in support of multimediaproductions.
• Provides technical assistance guidance and advice to Management on electronic design installation andoperation of satellite livestreaming and audio/video equipment and emerging technology.
• Manages engineering functions of audio and video equipment audio and video technical support during productions satellite transmissions and web-based distribution including posting audio/video to the internet and livestreaming.
• Evaluates equipment performance levels to ensure optimum operational levels in accordance with manufacturerspecifications.
• Inventories organizes and prepares remote satellite video and audio equipment for in-house and fieldassignments.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove.

• Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with majorcoursework in electronic engineering radio/television telecommunications or data processing.
• Requires four (4) years of professional experience in communications systems designs.

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience (or equivalent college broadcasting experience) working with Ku-BandSatellite Uplink/Downlink program and/or using equipment to livestream video to internet and social media.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience providing technical advice and assistance in audio and video productions.
• Prefers working knowledge of the tools required to perform technical repairs and maintenance of various electronic videoand audio equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of the installation maintenance and operation of satellite and audio/video equipment such asbroadcast consoles and mixing systems digital playback/automation systems data/voice networks and structured cabling.
• Prefers working knowledge of software products such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and operating systems such as MACOS Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook etc.).

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime includingscheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires a valid drivers the ability to use agency technology/equipment (i.e. mobile phone laptop etc.) properly in accordance withinformation security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
• Requires ability to attend seminars conferences and trainings to stay current on methods tools ideologies or otherindustry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy workinvolves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription.

Central Management Services (CMS) is the State of Illinois central operational support agency the team that keeps government running smoothly behind the scenes. We provide the essential services that enable more than 80 agencies boards and commissions to serve the people of Illinois effectively. As the backbone of state operations CMS delivers highquality reliable and forwardthinking services that help government programs work efficiently and meet the needs of residents statewide.

Our vision is to be the trusted partner dedicated to the success of the State of Illinois through service optimization and inclusion. Our mission is to be the accessible agency that delivers essential effective and efficient services to State agencies and the people of Illinois. Our core values are: Trusted Strategic Effective Innovative Responsive and Inclusive. Through strategic leadership CMS plays a vital role in strengthening the effectiveness of Illinois State government.

CMS provides a broad portfolio of statewide services through specialized bureaus such as: Administrative Hearings African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission Statewide Benefits Communication and Information Diversity and Inclusion Fleet Administration Labor Relations Operational Excellence Statewide Personnel Property Management Strategic Sourcing Surplus Equipment Control.

CMS also operates internal service bureaus that support our agencys own effectiveness and efficiency including: Internal Audit Finance and Management Government Affairs Human Resources Legal Services Strategic Transformation.

Professionals who join CMS become part of a missiondriven organization committed to continuous improvement and public service excellence. CMS offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful statewide initiatives collaborate with skilled and talented colleagues shape strategic improvements across Illinois government and support the operational foundation that allows state agencies to better serve the residents of Illinois. CMS is a place for people who want their work to matter; where innovation service and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.