BIT Engineer

Broadcast It Engineer (Open)

Nebraska Public Media is hiring a Broadcast IT Engineer through the State of Nebraska to support the systems that power our statewide radio and television networks. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance broadcast and IT infrastructure to ensure reliable, high-quality content delivery across multiple platforms. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, mission-driven environment serving communities across Nebraska.

Under limited supervision, performs work in one or more of the following IT areas: hardware and software support, network support, development efforts for multiple processing platform automated operations, special applications or projects, performs computer room design, application of network communications regulations and principles, the use of precision instruments and technical equipment, and the installation, diagnosis, repair, and calibration of communications equipment, systems administration, research, procurement, and/or training; performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Hiring Rate: $25.218/hr. Pay rate will be commensurate with education and experience, if approved.

Examples of work include:

• Hardware and Software Support
• Network Support
• System Administration
• Procurement and Research
• Network/System Design and Implementation
• Problem/Change Management
• Job Scheduling
• Training
• General

Requirements/Qualifications include:

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in computer science and two years of related technical and business experience. Two years of related technical and business experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. OR Post high school coursework in computer science and three years of related technical and business experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:

Knowledge of: network planning, design, and evaluation; computer systems facilities support design and evaluation; memory structure; buffers and registers; networking; network application interfaces; specification development and writing; electronic communications networks; computer systems, telecommunications, and network theory; distance communication systems; operational needs regarding data communications, computer hardware and software; applications and user systems; operating systems and utilities; peripherals; testing equipment; hardware and software interfacing; user needs analysis; data storage and security; agency rules/regulations and policies/procedures; computer assembly. Theory and principles of communications and electronics; applicable standards and procedures regarding network/system installation and related documentation. Agency mission and programs, policies/procedures, rules/regulations; divisional policies/procedures; software, procedures and practices used to prepare the batch production schedule; predecessor/successor relationships; schedule maintenance and workload performance analysis processes; Job Control Language concepts and techniques; forms overlay development practices; printer capabilities and printer software, software used to move executable program modules from test to production; current change management software; current problem management software; system software tools used by CDP Operations; hardware configuration functions and capabilities; computer room design and space planning concepts; CDP Operations Standard Operating Procedures development processes; project management concepts and techniques; computer programming languages and development methodologies

Skill in: developing and implementing solutions to problems; operations analysis; identification of key causes; systems evaluation; technology design; identifying downstream consequences; critical thinking; troubleshooting; instructing; testing; equipment selection; solution appraisal; judgment and decision making; communicating information with others; operation and control of systems/equipment; time management; management of material and financial resources; product inspection; installation of hardware/software; repairing machines/systems using the needed tools; equipment maintenance. Active listening and learning; analytical thinking; judgment and decision making; operations analysis; organizing, planning and prioritizing work; processing information; troubleshooting; research and analysis; job control language preparation; forms overlay preparation; project management organization, setting up controls and monitoring the activity; programming.

Ability to: communicate information to others electronically, telephonically, on paper, and in person; read, understand, and listen to communications from others; shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information; recognize a problem; see details of objects at close range (within a few feet of the observer); apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers; follow multiple step instructions; recognize and identify the degree of similarities or differences between individual characteristics; combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions; concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time; exert maximum force to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, and endure prolonged standing; move hands, feet and/or to manipulate small objects rapidly and accurately in accordance with visual stimuli. Perform physical tasks of installing communications equipment including ability to hear, climb, squat, bend, reach, twist, grasp, push, pull, kneel, lift hand over head, stand for periods of time, walk distances; calculate solutions to mathematical problems; communicate verbally and in writing with coworkers and clients/customers; interact with others to resolve technical problems; schedule, and coordinate work assignments of other workers; supervise/lead and train other technical or analytical workers; develop and evaluate employees. Analyze data and information; solve complex problems; develop constructive and cooperative working relationships; evaluate information against standards; recognize differences/similarities; reason inductively; make decisions and solve problems; monitor processes/surroundings; provide consultation and advice to others; develop clear concise documentation that effectively communicates the desired message; follow change management and problem management processes and procedures to resolve issues; work independently; work under stress and pressure of critical deadlines; interact effectively with a wide range of personalities; develop clear, concise documentation that effectively conveys the desired message; listen and interpret the meaning of the words being used and respond in an effective manner; manage time effectively.