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Broadcast Engineering Supervisor #312

Employer
US SENATE SERGEANT AT ARMS
Location
Washington D.C.
Closing date
Feb 27, 2023

Broadcast Engineering Supervisor #312

WORK HOURS: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Pay Band: SAA-10 - $98000-$146992
Remote Work Status: Onsite / FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date Range: 1/19/2023-2/2/2023
This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Description
Work involves scheduling daily work assignments, training and evaluating the work of Broadcast Engineers, as well as hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of broadcast systems and equipment. The incumbent has frequent contact with Senators, Senate staff and committees, press secretaries, and others to receive information about their needs and facilitate their technical requirements. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Broadcast Engineering Manager.

Examples of Work
Assigns work, daily tasks and equipment to section engineering staff; trains, supervises, inspects the work of and coaches Broadcast Engineers; reviews staff performance and completes performance appraisals. Troubleshoots and provides engineering support for Senate Recording Studio, the Senate Chamber, hearing rooms and special events involving audio, video and control systems. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; recommends purchase of new broadcast equipment, systems and supplies. Assists Senate Recording Studio management and procurement teams with major broadcast system procurements including evaluating contractors project proposals. Writes, edits and/or maintains standard operating procedures and manuals. Implements policies and procedures pertaining to the operations and maintenance of the Recording Studio. Participates in Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning, including exercises, drills and training.

Minimum Qualifications

Work requires a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or related field, and five to eight years of technical production experience in broadcast or audio/visual work. or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

  • Knowledge of the operational and maintenance characteristics of television and audio/video recording equipment and electronic engineering procedures relative to television, radio and networked audio equipment.
  • Ability to supervise, schedule, assign, train, and evaluate the work of assigned Broadcast Engineering staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others through effective communication using tact and diplomacy.

Physical Demands and Working Environment 

Work is performed in an office or in the field and requires sitting or standing for long periods and may require safely lifting objects up to 50 pounds. Work may be in confined areas and require bending, climbing ladders and operation of personnel and equipment lifts.

 

Licenses, Certification and Other Requirements
• QSC QSYS Level 1 required; Level 2 preferred • Training and experience in fiber optic installation, termination and measurement • For education requirements please see Minimum Qualifications.

 

Conditions of Employment
To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.  

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW 

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to SAAHRMedical@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link  [saa.csod.com]to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms. 

  • All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
  • Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
  • Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
  • If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.
  • To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here [senate.gov].

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.

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