Director of Technology

State of Idaho•Boise, ID

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About The Position

Director of Technology State of Idaho Opportunity This posting will be open until filled or until a final closing date of 11/22/2025. Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. About Us: Idaho Public Television is a PBS member station and Idaho's only locally owned and operated statewide broadcast network. We are a state agency under the Idaho State Board of Education. Our nonprofit arm, The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc., provides private support for our content production and educational efforts and allows us to produce award-winning long form documentaries, quality public affairs journalism, podcasts, educational digital lesson plans, and community events. We harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans. We tell Idaho's stories. Summary: Plan, administer, evaluate and budget for the statewide infrastructure of broadcast and IT facilities for Idaho Public Television. To lead, motivate and develop technology department managers and staff.

Requirements

Managing operation and or maintaining broadcast systems such as: Transmitters, Translators, Microwave, Antennas, and feedlines. Network Operation systems; Automation, Record and Playout servers, switchers, and Transport stream encoding Satellite Downlinks and IP based delivery Typically gained by an associate's degree, forty-five (45) semester units in broadcast technology electronics OR Equivalent technology trade school certification such as military electronics or related field. Equivalent to approximately 700 hours formal training OR 6+ years verifiable on the job experience troubleshooting and repairing broadcast technology electronics or equivalent technology.
Project management Typically gained by at least one year of experience managing projects with at least one year in a leadership role. Experience must have included being responsible for the development (needs assessment, planning and budgeting) of the projects as well as being responsible for assessing the projects toward goals and project outcomes.
Comprehensive knowledge of: Supervisory practices Typically gained by 6+ years directly supervising a team OR master's degree in related subject and 2 years relevant professional experience.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience as a director of technology OR 5 years of experience working in television engineering or related technology with 1 year experience performing at a director level.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, and evaluate statewide technology infrastructure and telecommunications facilities for Idaho Public Television
Operational Oversight: Supervise and administer all Idaho PTV television studio, transmitter, microwave facilities, translators, IT infrastructure and technical personnel
Lead, Motivate, and Develop Technology Department Managers & Staff
Budgeting: Develop and recommend program budgets
Member of Agency Leadership Team: Establish and cultivate strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and externally

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision health plans
One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
Life Insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid sick and vacation leave accrual upon hire
Parental leave
11 paid holidays annually
A healthy work-life balance
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Tuition Reduction and College Credit Benefits are available as we are an agency operating under the State Board of Education