Bureau Director I (Assistant Director of Technical Services)
\nDepartment:Technical Services
\nSalary: Competitive<\/p>\n
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
\nMississippi Public Broadcasting is searching for an Assistant Director of Technical Services. Under the supervision of the Director of Technical Services, the qualified candidate will help to plan, manage, train, coordinate and conduct all aspects of Technical Services related to the television and radio broadcast network. Shall serve as the on-site project manager for most broadcasting projects and serve as the second point person over the Technical Services Division.<\/p>\n
Specifically, the ideal candidate will perform the following duties:<\/p>\n
\u2022Forecast, plan, manage, train, and coordinate all maintenance activities related to the broadcast network
\n\u2022Monitor and serve as an on-site project manager overseeing and teaching, as necessary, technician’s\u00a0activities.
\n\u2022Assist and advise in planning of future equipment installations, requirements, and budgetary recommendations.
\n\u2022Supervise maintenance of computer software, hardware, and local area network applications on systems
\nthroughout Technical Services.
\n\u2022Conduct preventive maintenance and\/or troubleshooting on almost any electronic device or support\u00a0electronics whether in-house or installed at transmitter; including but not limited to: cameras, video\u00a0equipment and\/or audio switching equipment, processing and monitoring equipment, microwave\u00a0transmitters and receivers, satellite receivers, and computing equipment.
\n\u2022Supervise and\/or perform transmitter maintenance of all transmitters.
\n\u2022Respond to trouble calls with broadcast or computer equipment (sometimes after regular hours and\u00a0weekends)
\n\u2022Shall serve as a mentor, teacher and trainer to others within the department. Demonstrated past experience\u00a0teaching and training others highly desired.
\n\u2022Will serve as on-site project manager and overseer of technical services aspects in the field.
\n\u2022Other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
\nA minimum of 5 years of experience in broadcast television engineering. 21st century skill set, a great team-oriented attitude and a dedication to quality. Strong leadership skills and exceptional communication are absolutely essential for the successful candidate to possess. A strong IT background.. A College degree, SBE certification, and A+ certification are highly desired.<\/p>\n
Special Experience: Employment must have been in an administrative, professional capacity in an area of work related to the functional responsibility of the agency in which the position exists. In those agencies where registered specialists provide the primary source of functional and technical knowledge for planning and accomplishing the mission of the agency, the incumbent must be registered and experienced in that profession. Work experience must have included supervising and coordinating a variety of functions. This position is classified as Non-State Service, Exempt. SUBMIT: Applicants may apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board or mail the State of MS application to Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Attn: Human Resources, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 received by August 15, 2014. MPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<\/p>\n
(08-15-14)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Bureau Director I (Assistant Director of Technical Services) Department:Technical Services Salary: Competitive JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: Mississippi Public Broadcasting is searching for an Assistant Director of Technical Services. Under the supervision of the Director of Technical Services, the qualified candidate will help to plan, manage, train, coordinate and conduct all aspects of Technical Services related to … Continue reading Assistant Director of Technical Services – Mississippi Public Broadcasting<\/span>