Broadcast Technician II

Broadcast Network Technician II

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a Broadcast Network Technician II for the agency's Central Mississippi transmitter sites. This person is primarily responsible for maintaining tall towers, supervising rigging crews and operating tower lighting systems. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong broadcasting knowledge.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Undertaking performance testing and diagnostic measurements on feed lines and antennas. Conducting repairs and maintenance as required on tower mounted transmission equipment and associated pressurization systems.
• Operating power generation, electrical transfer, and voltage regulation equipment. Supervising generator and electrical maintenance contracts, mechanics, support personnel and fuel service vendors.
• Managing yard maintenance contracts, fence line and guy alley brush cutting and timber clearing, maintaining road and site accessibility, fences and property security.
• Provide building maintenance and support, engage contractors to undertake repairs as required. Manage scheduled HVAC maintenance and repair services.
• Operate and maintain Television and Radio transmitters in accordance with FCC Rules and Procedures as well as associated program chain equipment. Conduct routine performance testing, compliance, monitoring, and system operation testing. Carry out repairs, routine maintenance, and cleaning. Undertake meter readings and site logging requirements.
• Support the microwave and fiber MPLS program delivery systems for Television and Radio. Undertake repairs, conduct routine maintenance, and function tests to validate operation and performance.
• Maintain EAS encoding systems, associated monitor receivers and antenna systems. Perform required EAS log and records keeping.
• Support Television and Radio processing and encoding systems located on site. Perform maintenance, updates, configurations, and scheduled performance tests.
• Requires knowledge of Process Logic Control (PLC) based remote control and monitoring systems is required.
• Be available after hours, during natural disasters and emergencies, to provide critical repair, restoration, and recovery support.
• Stay up to date on FCC Policy and Technical Operating Conditions for the MPB licenses they support.
• Advise on equipment and technology upgrades, take an active role in system designs and equipment installations as well as building upgrades and renovations.
• Project Management and contractor supervisory skills are essential.
• A practical knowledge and experience in Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals, high voltage electrical, digital audio and video electronics is required.
• Knowledge of IT, switches, and wide area networks would be beneficial.
• Clean driving record and the ability to operate heavy pickup trucks off road in four-wheel drive.
• Be physically capable of lifting 50lb, climb ladders, and feel comfortable at heights.
• Must be willing to travel statewide on assignment.
• Must assist with the repair and maintenance of the Central Mississippi microwave sites.
• Must live in the metropolitan Jackson area, or near to the central office in Jackson, for primary work responsibilities.

This position is classified as State Service, Exempt. M-F Equal Opportunity Employer.

What you'll need to be successful:

• The ability to work independently to assist with the maintenance of microwave and transmission tower sites.
• The willingness to travel to various sites to maintain equipment.
• The ability to serve as a back-up for other Broadcast Network Technicians.
• Be part of a regular on-call roster and provide monitoring support after hours.
• Gain a knowledge of FCC rules and regulations related to the technical operating conditions of broadcast licenses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically requires completion of an apprenticeship program in the trade area or 4-6 years of on-the-job training in the trade area.
• Hiring agency preferred qualifications: Typically requires a High School Diploma and 4-6 years of on-the-job training in the trade area, which would include directly related work with broadcasting equipment for television and radio.

This position is classified as state service, non-state exempt. M-F, Equal Opportunity Employer.