LEAD TRANSMISSION ENGINEER

Position Number: S-3420

Position Summary:

Responsible for the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of University-owned broadcast apparatus' including in-unit supervision of other engineers as assigned. Responsible for repair and maintenance support for several TV and radio transmitter sites in central and northern Michigan. 

Required Qualifications:

Education equivalent to two years of broadcast related maintenance and repair training at the college or trade school level. Five years of broadcast repair experience. Possession of a valid Driver's License. Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, visitors, and work associates. Ability to travel on a regular basis and work nights and weekends as needed. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Schedules and supervises the work at various transmitter sites under the overall supervision of the Director of Engineering. Maintains digital television plus analog and digital radio transmission systems, networking equipment, digital video and audio systems, computers, STL and TSL systems, plus uplink & downlink satellite systems. Operates and maintains of television and radio broadcast equipment within the parameters rigidly established by the FCC and FAA . Evaluates systems in place to ensure their correct performance in supplying RF broadcast of multicast television plus analog and HD radio broadcast. Provides firmware upgrades, software updates, and repairs to various RF systems; this includes computers, managed Ethernet switches, HD radio and television transmitters, and various test and monitoring equipment. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems involving generators, ATS switches and UPS systems. Works with other departments, supervisors, and equipment vendors to solve broadcast issues and/or problems with CMU's various interconnected systems. Maintains and upgrades software and firmware, video 7 GHz and IP based fiber optic STL's and TSL's, plus 950 MHz digital aural STL /TSL systems; this to includes the Ethernet links established on them. Programs and updates remote control systems to ensure FCC compliance with transmitter control. Provides in-unit supervision of staff in the field and prepares project work with input from staff. Oversees the construction, maintenance, and preventative maintenance activities for all television and radio RF transmission systems within the parameters established by the FCC and FAA . Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervision Exercised:

None. 

Employee Group: Public Broadcasting - Hourly

Staff Pay Level: 4

Pay Range: $33.00 - $39.00 per hour

Department: Public Broadcasting

Position Status: Regular

Employment Status: Full-Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location: 1200 S Franklin St, Mt Pleasant, Michigan, 48859

Open Until Filled: Yes

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

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