Cable Tv Engineer Ii

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Nationally recognized, award winning government cable television channel seeks highly skilled and results-oriented television engineer. Under general direction, performs technical operations for field, remote, studio, digital editing, and playback facilities for distribution via government cable channel, training network and video streaming. Carries out project management assignments under the supervision of the cable television senior engineer or the Communications Productions Division director.

Duties include: Provides engineering support for county and division projects, including live cablecasts, video streaming, remote production, video conferencing and new technology systems implementation. Oversees special engineering project assignments from inception to installation, including project management, cost controls, and financial and materials management for the division. Performs new equipment installation and reconfiguration of existing systems for maximum performance, preparing schematics and documentation of all engineering changes. Maintains technical quality of all county video, audio and data operations on cable channels and other distribution systems. Maintains video and audio equipment in field, remote, studio, editing, and playback facilities and assists in the planning and design of cable and digital media equipment systems and facilities. Perform procedures necessary for daily playback of programming for all distribution channels including automation playback, streaming, captioning and file encoding. Ensure ongoing operation of distribution and transmission of channels including county emergency message system. Coordinates and provides technical support for field, studio, and remote production, live transmissions, and file conversion. Determines and recommends operational purchase requirements in accordance with purchasing guidelines.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Provides support functions for assigned agencies;Facilitates the installation of cabling and services;Evaluates systems problems, performs diagnostics on suspected problems, and recommends or implements solutions;Coordinates activities with planners, engineers, vendors, and agency management;Reviews time frames and cost estimates of requirements and alternatives;Schedules vendors and appropriate staff;Evaluates projects for cost effectiveness and current and future usability;Plans and implements system security;Installs, configures;Establishes backup and recovery procedures;Performs site inspections to ensure adequate cabling, power and facilities;Evaluates capacity, availability, and performance of existing facilities;Performs day-to-day network administration;Configures for network operation and proper communication;Installs software;Maintains system files, databases, and related programs;Maintains network security;Assures proper operation and maintenance of hardware and software;Troubleshoots problems;Develops and provides training for users;Assesses agency business needs and recommends solutions;Maintains system records and documentation;Develops, schedules, and provides training for users;Provides technical assistance and resources to other staff as needed.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of communications network management and router configuration;Knowledge of a variety of hardware and software, cabling, power requirements, ancillary equipment, etc. related to network operations and telecommunications systems;Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate special projects and assignments;Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on different applications software packages;Ability to oversee, monitor, and maintain network and telecommunications operations;Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;Ability to assist users in solving systems problems;Ability to translate technical terminology into terms understood by management and employees;Ability to develop and provide training;Ability to establish and maintain effective business relationships.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Possession of an associate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field; plus, three years of network and/or telecommunications experience; or a bachelor's degree in such fields; plus, one year of experience in network or telecommunications system design, analysis, installation, and troubleshooting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's in engineering or related field; plus, two years of professional experience in video engineering. Experience with WireCAD or similar system design and documentation software. Knowledge of virtual studio systems operation and calibration. Demonstrated knowledge of networks and signal flow with understanding of how to interpret network system documentation. Familiarity with mobile studio (remote TV vehicle) equipment maintenance, set-up and operation. Basic understanding of signal test measurement equipment and how to operate it.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driver's record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to communicate with others. Acuity is required. Aural and visual acuity to monitor audio and video transmission and associated equipment. Lifting up to 40 pounds and climbing ladders. Sedentary in nature. Ability to read data on computer monitor and incumbent must be able to operate computer keyboard. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance. TTY EEO/AA/TTY.

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