Electronic System Specialist (Vacancy)
About The Position
Under direction, the Electronic System Specialist serves as a playback specialist/engineer for a cable broadcast channel and streaming platforms. The position maintains CTV video playback systems and studio control room equipment; downloads and ingests programming for video playback; maintains connectivity among playback systems, studio control, and the internet; and monitors signal quality and playout accuracy. The specialist repairs, tests, and services cable broadcast equipment and fiber optic cables, provides technical support and ongoing training on designated systems, and liaises with vendors to help ensure contract compliance. The role also assists with developing standards, maintenance cycles, and preventive maintenance plans, and stays current on technology and industry developments in broadcasting, digital media, studio production, editing, cameras, and computer equipment. Related duties may be assigned. The position is on-site. Examples of work may vary by position and include troubleshooting electronic communications systems; maintaining system software and LAN/WAN networks; planning and coordinating equipment installation and repairs; conducting inspections and preventive maintenance; performing routine and emergency service work; repairing broadcast equipment and fiber optic cables; and coordinating work with City personnel and private vendors. Other examples across the broader classification include maintaining traffic signal, industrial control, water-treatment, and related electronic systems.
Requirements
- Two years of experience performing fully skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and/or repair of electronic equipment for telephone, radio, mobile data, data processing, traffic control, video, or instrumentation and control systems.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a playback specialist/engineer for a cable broadcast channel and streaming platforms.
- Maintain CTV video playback systems, studio control room equipment, and connectivity between playback systems, studio control, and the internet.
- Download and ingest programming for video playback and monitor signal quality and playout accuracy.
- Repair, test, and service cable broadcast equipment, including video cameras, video recorders, audio equipment, and switcher console panels.
- Repair and test fiber optic cables.
- Provide technical support and continuous training to staff and other personnel on designated systems.
- Liaise with vendors supplying equipment, maintenance services, and electronic parts to help assure contract compliance.
- Assist with developing standards, maintenance cycles, and preventive maintenance plans.
- Maintain knowledge of new technology and developments in broadcasting, digital media, studio production, editing, cameras, and computer equipment.
- Troubleshoot electronic communication networks using testing equipment and maintain or repair electronic systems and LAN/WAN networks.
- Plan and coordinate installation and repair of electronic system hardware, and inspect installations.
- Coordinate installation, repair, and construction work with appropriate City divisions, personnel, and private vendors.
- Conduct or ensure preventive maintenance, including system sweeping, distortion analyses, signal leakage checks, diagnostic testing, status monitoring, and picture analyses.
- Perform routine and emergency service or repair work on cable lines, amplifiers, AC power units, and related field equipment.
- Share knowledge and information as a subject matter specialist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
