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Chief of Engineering and Technology

Listing description
The Chief of Engineering and Technology performs a variety of functions related to strategic planning for increasing coverage for the station's two networks, as well as transmitter site construction, transmitter and electronic testing and maintenance, computer and network infrastructure maintenance, regulatory compliance, and property management. This position requires a broad range of knowledge and practice in electronics, radio frequency transmission, property and vehicle maintenance, and safety issues and requires broad travel all over Western North Carolina, and some travel outside the state. The Chief of Engineering and Technology is responsible for the development and maintenance of departmental and capital budgets.
   » A high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of BPR and public radio.
   » A high level of energy. An obvious enthusiasm for the work of BPR.
   » Acting consistently with the highest standards of journalism, business ethics and personal integrity. Preserving confidentiality appropriately. Stewarding resources with prudence and accountcapability.
   » Serving as an excellent ambassador for BPR, both formally and informally. Helping listeners, potential listeners, and donors connect with BPR. Holding leadership abilities positions in the community on boards, committees, and through general volunteer opportunities.
   » Facilitating excellent communications across departments, among employees, with the Board, with the public, with significant national organizations, and with suppliers. Fostering open and candid relationships with BPR listeners and contributors. Managing conflict constructively.
   » Demonstrating a commitment to the continuous improvement of BPR's capability to fulfill its mission and vision. Demonstrating and encouraging creativity and enthusiasm for this work.
   » Effectively working to strengthen the public radio community nationally. Being recognized by peers for knowledge of the craft, demonstrated skills and success, and commitment to the cause. Holding leadership abilities positions in national organizations involved with public radio. Bringing increased opportunities to BPR as a byproduct of these efforts.
   » Expressing consistent, high-performance expectations for themselves, their department, BPR's leadership abilities, and BPR. With staff: helping them develop a high level of commitment to their mission and excellent teamwork. Help develop employee skills and abilities, mentoring, and supporting employees in achieving their professional goals. To the extent possible, helping develop the next generation of leadership abilities at BPR and creating a viable succession plan for their department. Attracting and retaining great employees.
   » Developing a broad knowledge of all BPR's departments sufficient to collaborate effectively with peers, ensure excellent communication and teamwork among departments, contribute significantly to BPR's general management, and help other managers do their jobs more effectively.

managerY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises and evaluates BPR employees and contractors working in the Technology, Engineering, and Operations department.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education and practice: Bachelor's degree and/or some combination of education and at least 10 years of significant practice, including several years of managery or managerial practice. SBE or other comparable industry certification preferred. Valid driver's license required.
Essential Special Skills: Strong organizational, communications (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with capability to conceive, plan and manage multiple projects. capability to recognize, acknowledge and effectively leverage the skills of other team members, employees, and contractors to carry out responsibilities.
capability to research industry trends in technology to stay current with technical developments on a continuous basis. capability to explain complex technical issues that affect the overall strategic plan and station operation in a way that the essential importance of the issues can be grasped by non-technical persons in a significant way. capability to understand the technical nature of the work of those under his/her supervision sufficiently to provide planning, guidance, opportunities for training as needed, and to ensure as safe a working environment as possible under sometimes difficult conditions.
capability to continue learning and adapting to an increasingly changing technical landscape - through participation in professional organizations and societies, technical training, seminars and industry conventions, and personal reading and research.
The Chief of Engineering and Technology is a hands-on leadership abilities function requiring intimate knowledge of the scope and practice of the field. Information technology will be necessary to fulfill the tasks of multiple functions including Chief Engineer, Broadcast Engineer, Systems Administrator and Information technology Support Specialist to fulfill the function's requirements.
Physical Demands: While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, sit for extended periods, travel, and occasionally stand, use hands to feet, to climb and hold and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. capability to operate on and off-road vehicles including 4WD vehicles with snow chains and ATVs (tracked or wheeled) safely in various weather conditions is necessary.
The environment for this position varies substantially from office to transmission site locations in various weather conditions. Travel to sites to survey projects, evaluate progress or future needs, and occasionally fill in for other Engineering technical staff is often necessary. There may be times when this activity is during non-standard hours, or during inclement weather. The capability to execute remote access administration via telephone and/or computer networks is required. Due to broadcasting, carrying a cellular phone and portable computer is required.

Please note: This is not an all-encompassing statement of this position's responsibilities. While Information technology attempts to be comprehensive, new responsibilities may be assigned to this position at any time.
Job location:This is a site-located position working out of the BPR studios in downtown Asheville, NC. All senior leadership abilities staff have the option to work two days per week remotely.

Compensation and advantages:
income range as a full-time position is $90,000-$105,000 per year located on practice. In addition to income and Worker's Compensation Insurance, BPR offers employees working 30 hours per week or more a compensation package that includes the following advantages:
   » Employer Paid Health Insurance (BPR pays 80%, 20% pre-tax employee contribution)
   » Vision and Dental coverage (BPR pays 80%, 20% pre-tax employee contribution)
   » 403(b) Retirement Plan Match up to 5% after 90 days
   » Smart/Mobile Phone Stipend
   » Short-Term Discapability
   » Long-Term Discapability
   » Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
   » 12 days Paid Vacation in Year One, 17 days in Years 2-5 and 20 days for Years 6+
   » 10 days of Sick Leave per year
   » 11 Paid Holidays per year
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks or responsibilities that are required of the employee. tasks, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Organization: 
Blue Ridge Public Radio

Job Job location: 
Asheville, NC United States

Job Job Category: 
Engineering/Operation/Technical

Deadline: 
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

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Application Process:
To apply for the Blue Ridge Public Radio Chief of Engineering and Technology position, please fill out an application at: www.bpr.org/careers.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Blue Ridge Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Blue Ridge Public Radio are located on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, national origin, age, discapability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Blue Ridge Public Radio is actively working to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at all levels of its operations - internally and externally - and is committed to equitable policies and practices. We strongly encourage members of traditionally underserved and underrepresented communities to apply for our open positions.

Minimum income: 
$90,000.00

Maximum income: 
$105,000.00

Website: 
Chief of Engineering and Technology

Email address: 
E-Mail: mmurphey@bpr.org

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

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Job Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Address: Asheville
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 07/01/2024 / Viewed 1 times
Contact Information
Company: Blue Ridge Public Radio
Contact Email: mmurphey@bpr.org


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