Audio Visual Communications Specialist

NATUREOFWORK:
The Audio-Video Communications Specialist is responsible for maintaining diagnosing and repairing complex audio video telecommunications and scoreboard systems at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium. This position ensures the reliable operation of digital control rooms LED video boards production cameras distributed sound systems IPTV/MATV intercoms voice/data networks and related cabling infrastructure. The role requires hands-on technical expertise preventive maintenance event-day support coordination with broadcast media and collaboration with vendors and stadium partners. Work involves both independent troubleshooting and integration with other facility departments to uphold the Maryland Stadium Authoritys high standards of performance and facility operations. Employees in this classification receive moderate supervision or close guidance from the MSA TechnicalManageroradesignatedMSAofficersuchastheAssistantTechnical ServicesManager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
(Thedutieslistedbelowareintendedasillustrationsofvarioustypesofworkthatmaybeperformed. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.):

• Maintaintroubleshootandrepairdigitalvideocontrolroomslarge-scaleLEDvideoboards productioncameras content management systemsand HDdistributionequipment at major league sports facilities.
• Servicedistributedsoundsystemsincludingamplifiersspeakersaudiomixing consolesdigital signal processors and networked audio protocols (Dante MADI AES67).
• OperateandtroubleshootAVcontrolsystemsandprotocolssuchas Crestron Q-SYSand BSS.
• Performpreventivemaintenancesoftwareupdatesdatabackupsandnetwork managementfor audio video and telecommunications systems.
• Supportaudio/visualengineeringneedsduringsportingandspecialevents including coordination with broadcast media and vendors.
• Maintainandtroubleshoottelecommunicationsequipmentincludingphone systemscablingand fiber networks.
• ReadandinterpretblueprintsandschematicsforAVandlow-voltagewiringtointegratenew equipment implement design changes and troubleshoot system issues.
• Preparedocumentationmaintenancerecordsandreportsusingcentralfacilitiesmanagement software.
• AssistinthedesigninstallationenhancementandexpansionofAVsystemsandsupport procurement of necessary equipment and materials.
• Communicateeffectivelywithvendorscolleaguesandstadiumpartnersto ensuresmooth operations and maintain professional standards.
• Enforcewiremanagementpoliciesandintegratewithotherfacilitydepartments forrelated maintenance tasks.
• Otherdutiesas assigned.

KNOWLEDGESKILLSABILITIESANDKEYCOMPETENCIES:
(The following generally describes the knowledge skills and abilities that are required to enter the jobortobelearnedwithinashortperiodoftimeinordertosuccessfullyperformtheassignedtasks):

• Comprehensiveknowledgeofdigitalandanalogaudio/videotechnologies includingproduction cameras switchers servers routers and distributed sound systems.
• Knowledgeofcomputernetworkingfundamentals(TCP/IPVLANsrouting/ switchingfirewalls network security DHCP OSI model).
• KnowledgeofbroadcastandAVcontrolsystemsandprotocols(CrestronQ-SYSBSSDante MADI AES67).
• Knowledgeoftelecommunicationssystemscablinginfrastructurefiberoptics andsignalflow.
• Knowledgeofpreventivemaintenancepracticesandsystembackupprocedures forAVITand telecommunications equipment.
• Skillindiagnosingandrepairingcomplexbroadcastaudiovideoandtelecommunications equipment.
• Skillininterpretingandupdatingtechnicaldrawingsschematicsandwiring diagrams.
• Skillinusingtestinstrumentssuchasmetersscopesandmonitors for troubleshooting.
• Skillincoordinatingwithbroadcastmediaandsupportingliveeventswithreliabletechnical operations.
• Strongtechnicalwritinganddocumentationskillsforreportsrecordsandmaintenance procedures.
• Abilitytoperformtechnicalworkatheightsinconfinedspacesandunder physicallydemanding conditions.
• Abilitytocommunicateclearlyandeffectivelywithcolleaguesvendorsand stadiumpartners.
• Abilitytoprioritizetasksandrespondquicklytooperationalissuesespecially duringlivesporting and special events.
• Abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandcollaborativelywithmultidisciplinary facilityteams.
• Abilitytoadapttoevolvingtechnologiesandassistinthedesignandinstallationofnewsystems.

Key competencies - technical expertise troubleshooting and problem-solving effective communication and collaboration adaptability time and project management safety and compliance and a commitment to continuous learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:
(Anycombinationofeducationandexperiencethatwouldlikelyprovidetheknowledgeskillsand abilities is qualifying.)

GeneralQualifications:

• andworkinconfinedspacesor at heights.
• Flexibilitytoworkeveningsweekendsandduringeventsasrequired.
• Strongcommunicationinterpersonalandteamwork skills.
• Abilitytoreadandinterpretblueprintsschematicsandtechnicaldrawings.
• Commitmenttosafetyfacilitystandardsandprofessionalengineeringpractices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five(5)yearsofexperienceinbroadcastengineeringorrelatedtechnology.

  • Substitutionsfor experience:
  • ProfessionalEngineerlicense4yearsofexperience.
  • BachelorsDegree 4yearsofexperience.
  • AssociatesDegree 2 yearsofexperience.
  • Accreditedrelatededucation()year-for-yearupto4years.
• Knowledgeofdigitalandanalogaudio/videosystemstelecommunicationsandnetworking fundamentals.
• ExperiencemaintainingandtroubleshootingAVcontrolsystemscamerasvideoboards sound systems intercoms and associated cabling/wiring.
• Abilitytoperformpreventivemaintenancesoftwareupdatesandsystem backups.

PreferredQualifications:

• Workingknowledgeof2110digitalvideovideoencoding/transportandboth digitaland analog audio.
• FamiliaritywithAVandbroadcastequipmentfrommanufacturerssuchasRoss Evertz Riedel RTS Q-SYS BSS Sony Fujinon Canon Panasonic Yamaha.
• Experienceusingmetersscopes andmonitorsfor troubleshooting.
• Certifiedfiberterminationandmaintenancetraining.
• Certifiedcomputernetworkingskills(AandNetwork preferred).

• Professionalcertifications:

  • SocietyofBroadcastEngineers(SBE): CBNTCBNECVECAECPT.
  • BICSI: RCDD.
  • AVIXA: CTSANP.
  • ElectronicSystems ProfessionalAlliance: ETS.

REQUIREDJOBSKILLS ASSESSMENTS:
Inourcommitmenttohiredevelopandretainahighlyskilledteam allapplicantsmayberequired to complete assessments of job-related skills as a condition of employment.

WORKINGENVIRONMENTANDPHYSICALDEMANDS:
(The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment:

Workmaybeperformedinastandardofficesettingwithfrequenttraveltoworksite locations to perform project management. Employee may be required to be present indoors or outdoors in areas of extreme heat or cold. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but may be occasionally loud due to alarms equipment noise etc. Employee may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:

The primary functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform tasks in an office setting including walking standing or sitting for extended periods operating office equipment with repetitive hand movements and fine coordination (such as using a computerkeyboard) ability to operate a vehicle to travel between various locations and to use specialized addition the position may involve climbing ladders working at heights and lifting up to 50 lbs to transport items over short distances. The role also requires walking long distances within the facility distinguishing colors for equipment and system identification and working in confined spaces as necessary.

WORK HOURS:
Forty holidaysas required to support events at MSAs facilities.

LICENSESREGISTRATIONSANDCERTIFICATIONS:
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor berequiredtopossessamotorvehicleoperatorslicense valid in the State of Maryland.

HOWTO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit an MSA employment application via webform email or mail.

• Option1(Preferred) VisitMSAswebsite (click here) ApplyForaJob and use the link at the bottom of the page to complete an electronic application.
• Option2- Electronicallysend (clickhere)MSAapplicationandanyothernecessarymaterialsto withtheAnnouncementNumber AVCS-102026 inthesubject line.
• Option3- Maila (clickhere)MSAapplicationtothefollowingaddress:

Human Resources
MarylandStadiumAuthority

Attention: AnnouncementNumber AVCS-102026

Suite500
BaltimoreMaryland21201

Required Experience:

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