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Broadcast Engineer - Transmitter

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Job Description
listing title: Broadcast Engineer - Transmitter
Department: Engineering & Technology
Reports To: Chief Engineer, Transmission
Job Category: Regular Full-Time
FLSA Status: Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt
Workplace: Vermont, this is not a remote position.
Cellular Phone Reimbursement Eligible: Yes
Prepared Date: September 2024
Compensation: $37.93/hour and up

Summary
A broadcast engineer performs a variety of functions related to transmitter construction, transmitter maintenance, regulatory compliance, and property management. This position requires a broad range of knowledge and practice in radio frequency transmission, computer and networking technologies, general electronics, property and vehicle maintenance, and safety issues. Knowledge and practice in FCC rules and regulations are essential. This position requires broad travel all over Vermont, and some travel outside the state. The broadcast engineer usually works alone without direct supervision and must exercise independent judgment with respect to high priority Vermont Public's needs and assets.
Essential tasks & Responsibilities
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Performs routine transmitter maintenance to ensure safe and reliable operation of Vermont Public's transmission facilities. This includes transmitters, studio-to-transmitter links, remote control systems, and monitoring systems. Keeps Vermont Public's staff informed of unusual circumstances.
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Establishes maintenance schedule for transmitter sites in conformity with FCC requirements.
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Ensures that transmitters and related equipment are operated within legal requirements. Arranges for frequency coordination. Maintains records and documentation of transmitter sites.
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Property management
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Coordinates contractors who perform construction, maintenance and repairs at Vermont Public's sites, or on Vermont Public's equipment. This includes transmitter equipment, antennas and towers, buildings and grounds, and vehicles. Also manages contractors and consultants who do measurements and testing for legal compliance.
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Deals with property owners or managers,
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Monitor sites to ensure tenants follow the terms of their leases.
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Regulatory compliance, Contractor management, Planning and logistics
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Assists in budget preparation and execution.
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Mentors new employees and/or interns to lgain industry and required skills. Works to ensure a smooth transition/succession within the department and specifically in the area of skills.
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Stays current with new technologies.
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Other tasks as assigned.
EXCELLENCE IN THIS ORGANIZATION
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A high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media.
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capability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging.
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Preserving confidentiality appropriately.
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Serving as an excellent ambassador for the organization, both formally and informally. Helping audience and potential audience members, donors, and potential donors connect with the organization.
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Facilitating excellent communications across departments, among employees, and with the public. Fostering open and candid relationships with Vermont Public audience and donors. Managing conflict constructively.
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Demonstrating a commitment to the continuous improvement of the organization's capability to fulfill its mission and vision.
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Demonstrating and encouraging creativity and enthusiasm for this work.
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Expressing consistent, high-performance expectations for themselves, their department, the leadership abilities, and the organization itself.
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Developing a broad knowledge of the organization's departments, programs, and services to assist donors, collaborate effectively with peers, ensure respectful communication and teamwork among departments.
managery Job responsibilities:None
Position Requirements
Education and practice
At least 3 years of significant practice in transmitter maintenance or related technical fields. Also desirable is an Associate's degree or comparable formal training in electrical or computer related study, SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certification or licensed amateur radio operator.Strong organizational, communications (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required. capability to work alone at isolated transmitter sites, as well as the capability to work with listeners, vendors, contractors, and regulators is required. Must hold a valid driver's license to drive on various work sites.
Working Conditions
Work is normally performed with moderate noise levels (fans, computers, telephones, etc.). Working conditions may vary outside the office and for jobs in production, maintenance, and engineering.
Physical Demands
Work involves standing and walking for brief periods, bending, lifting, capability to work on ladders and occasional working in confined areas. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials on a computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboards at a moderate skill level.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and capability to adjust focus and the capability to distinguish colors. The work environment is usually remote transmitter sites which typically have high noise levels and may be unusually hot or cold. The employee must be able to operate off-road vehicles including four-wheel drive vehicles, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. Travel is sometimes required in severe weather and/or under hazardous conditions. The employee will usually work alone and may be required to drive up to 300 miles in a day.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to execute the essential functions.
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.
Vermont Public is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal practices, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by Vermont Public. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Organization: 
Vermont Public

Job Job location: 
Colchester, VT United States

Job Job Category: 
Engineering/Operation/Technical

Employment Type: 
Full time

Hours Per Week: 
40.00

Send Application Materials To: 

Please apply through the Vermont Public Career page.

Minimum income: 
$37.93

Website: 
Vermont Public Careers Page

Email address: 
E-Mail: careers@vermontpublic.org

Job Field: 
Radio and Television

 

 

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Salary: Unspecified
Degree: Unspecified
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Colchester, Vermont
Address: Colchester
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/24/2024 / Viewed 2 times
Contact Information
Company: Vermont Public
Contact Email: careers@vermontpublic.org


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