Fairfax County
Cable TV Engineer II (Network/Telecom Analyst II)
Fairfax County, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Nationally recognized, award winning government cable television channel seeks highly skilled and results-oriented television engineer. Under general direction, performs technical operations for field, remote, studio, digital editing, and playback facilities for distribution via government cable channel, training network and video streaming. Carries out project management assignments under the supervision of the cable television senior engineer or the Communications Productions Division director.
Duties include:Provides engineering support for county and division projects, including live cablecasts, video streaming, remote production, video conferencing and new technology systems implementation. Oversees special engineering project assignments from inception to installation, including project management, cost controls, and financial and materials management for the division. Performs new equipment installation and reconfiguration of existing systems for maximum performance, preparing schematics and documentation of all engineering changes.Maintains technical quality of all county video, audio and data operations on cable channels and other distribution systems. Maintains video and audio equipment in field, remote, studio, editing, and playback facilities and assists in the planning and design of cable and digital media equipment systems and facilities.Perform procedures necessary for daily playback of programming for all distribution channels including automation playback, streaming, captioning and file encoding. Ensure ongoing operation of distribution and transmission of channels including county emergency message system.Coordinates and provides technical support for field, studio, and remote production, live transmissions, and file conversion.Determines and recommends operational purchase requirements in accordance with purchasing guidelines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:Possession of an associate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field; plus, three years of network and/or telecommunications experience; or a bachelor's degree in such fields; plus, one year of experience in network or telecommunications system design, analysis, installation, and troubleshooting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's in engineering or related field; plus, two years of professional experience in video engineering.Experience with WireCAD or similar system design and documentation software.Knowledge of virtual studio systems operation and calibration.Demonstrated knowledge of networks and signal flow with understanding of how to interpret network system documentation.Familiarity with mobile studio (remote TV vehicle) equipment maintenance, set-up and operation.Basic understanding of signal test measurement equipment and how to operate it.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Driver's license (required)NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driver's record check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Able to communicate with others. Acuity is required. Aural and visual acuity to monitor audio and video transmission and associated equipment. Lifting up to 40 pounds and climbing ladders. Sedentary in nature. Ability to read data on computer monitor and incumbent must be able to operate computer keyboard. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Duties include:Provides engineering support for county and division projects, including live cablecasts, video streaming, remote production, video conferencing and new technology systems implementation. Oversees special engineering project assignments from inception to installation, including project management, cost controls, and financial and materials management for the division. Performs new equipment installation and reconfiguration of existing systems for maximum performance, preparing schematics and documentation of all engineering changes.Maintains technical quality of all county video, audio and data operations on cable channels and other distribution systems. Maintains video and audio equipment in field, remote, studio, editing, and playback facilities and assists in the planning and design of cable and digital media equipment systems and facilities.Perform procedures necessary for daily playback of programming for all distribution channels including automation playback, streaming, captioning and file encoding. Ensure ongoing operation of distribution and transmission of channels including county emergency message system.Coordinates and provides technical support for field, studio, and remote production, live transmissions, and file conversion.Determines and recommends operational purchase requirements in accordance with purchasing guidelines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:Possession of an associate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field; plus, three years of network and/or telecommunications experience; or a bachelor's degree in such fields; plus, one year of experience in network or telecommunications system design, analysis, installation, and troubleshooting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's in engineering or related field; plus, two years of professional experience in video engineering.Experience with WireCAD or similar system design and documentation software.Knowledge of virtual studio systems operation and calibration.Demonstrated knowledge of networks and signal flow with understanding of how to interpret network system documentation.Familiarity with mobile studio (remote TV vehicle) equipment maintenance, set-up and operation.Basic understanding of signal test measurement equipment and how to operate it.CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:Driver's license (required)NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driver's record check to the satisfaction of the employer. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Able to communicate with others. Acuity is required. Aural and visual acuity to monitor audio and video transmission and associated equipment. Lifting up to 40 pounds and climbing ladders. Sedentary in nature. Ability to read data on computer monitor and incumbent must be able to operate computer keyboard. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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