Broadcast Operations Technician

Job ID: 37240
Agency: Bureau of Information and Technology
Location:Vermillion, SDSalary: $20.51-$25.63 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: 01
Closing Date: Open Until Filled


This is a Full-Time position with the Bureau of Information and Technology - South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB). For more information on the Bureau of Information and Technology - SDPB, please visit .


South Dakota Public Broadcasting is a statewide, joint radio and television network, that is also South Dakota's NPR and PBS affiliates. We seek an energetic, organized, and goal-focused professional to operate and monitor television and radio transmitting equipment. Incumbents will complete this by reading meters, observing transmitter components and observing equipment for possible problems. This position also assists in minor maintenance of broadcast equipment and switching of video and audio sources. As well as schedules and facilitates streaming services across multiple state facilities and platforms.


Requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7/365 continuous operations.


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Ability to work independently without continuous supervision is a must.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


Knowledge of:

• broadcast operations;
• Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations;
• IP networking;
• electronics terminology.

Ability to:

• navigate MS Windows folders and files;
• use MS Office products;
• follow broadcast station program schedules;
• take meter readings;
• work independently.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.


NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.


The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.


The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.


Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
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"An Equal Opportunity Employer"


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