Television Engineer Supervisor (Facilities Operations Supervisor)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places, and events. The Louisiana Educational TV Authority (also known as Louisiana Public Broadcasting - LPB) is seeking a Facilities Operations Supervisor to be a part of their Engineering team. We’re looking for a Television Engineer Supervisor (Facilities Operations Supervisor) to join our team. The supervisor will play a vital role in overseeing facility operations and equipment to ensure a high standard of facility maintenance and operational efficiency. This role involves strategic leadership, program management, and coordination with various vendors and stakeholders to maintain and enhance LPB's facilities. The Facilities Supervisor provides oversight and supervision to the Facilities Maintenance Manager A, to contract staff, and to personnel at other sites. This role oversees daily facilities operations, including preventative maintenance, major repairs, and construction projects, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in television engineering; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in television engineering; OR An engineering-level certification designation from the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) plus three years of experience in television engineering; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in television engineering.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• Possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License.
• Clear a background check.
• All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with broad-range facility maintenance oversight
• Originating contract specifications for facility construction and associated maintenance/services.
• Overseeing financial and administrative functions, including budget development, accounting, procurement, vendor contracts, property control, and consumable inventory.
• Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Supervises facility operations and oversees the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Approves facility maintenance schedules and reviews completed work.
• Manages agency fleet operations, including vehicle utilization and preventive maintenance.
• Reviews and approves fleet usage records, mileage reimbursements, and related documentation.
• Authorizes payments, resolves invoice discrepancies, and ensures compliance with contract terms.
• Coordinates telecommunications equipment, services, and system modifications with the Office of Technology Management (OTM).
• Monitors telecommunications services and expenditures, reporting discrepancies as needed.
• Evaluates agency telecommunications usage and identifies training needs.
• Maintains current agency telephone listings and attends required telecommunications training.
• Designated as the agency’s Assistant Property Manager for the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA).

Benefits

• State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) allows for consideration of salary higher than the minimum hiring rate for applicants with experience greater than the minimum qualifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager