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About Our Agency :

South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working to create a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. SCETV provides national and local content to classrooms via internet services Knowitall.org and PBS Learning Media. SCETV also provides teacher training and re-certification in face-to-face and online settings.

Job Purpose : Operate, support, and maintain distribution and transmission sites and systems across multiple locations within the assigned area of operation, under the direct supervision of the Regional Supervisor. Complete tasks and projects related to these systems as assigned.

Job Duties :

• Primary Service Equipment Support : Performs routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on equipment related to TV and FM Radio signal distribution, processing, and transmission. Adheres to preventive maintenance standards and schedules defined by management, records completion, variation or other appropriate data utilizing provided tools. Orders or purchases parts, supplies, and tools within agency and State procurement guidelines as required.
• Secondary Service Equipment Support : Supports and maintains various systems not related to our TV and FM Radio transmissions that reside at our transmission or distribution sites. This includes various 2-way radio systems, weather stations and radios, related computers, servers, and supporting power backup and / or distribution systems. This may include confirming compliance of third party or client systems and licenses residing on ETV property.
• Signal Compliance and Recordkeeping : Assists in metrics collection and preparation of reports and documentation as directed by Regional Supervisor. This may include any of various measurements or logs defined as standard procedure, FCC record keeping either as a primary or secondary, EAS and other legal or standards compliance as assigned by management.
• On-call Support and Emergency Response : Works as part of an on-call team, responding to emergent issues and incidents as needed based on agency service level standards. Regional Supervisor will maintain any applicable rotational schedules or standing assignments or responsibilities. Occasionally, tasks outside regular working hours may be scheduled to avoid or reduce impact to audience or agency services. Engineers may be asked to coordinate or collaborate with other teams or region(s) to best serve our needs.
• Grounds and Structure Maintenance : Works with Regional Supervisors and other departments as appropriate to ensure upkeep and maintenance of ETV remote site grounds, buildings, towers, and associated systems such as HVAC, Power, Plumbing, guy lines and anchors, grounding etc., as appropriate. This may include simple repairs, reporting and planning with management for larger issues, or coordination with management and vendors for items that are contracted to third parties as appropriate.
• Documentation of Systems and Services : Assists Regional Supervisor in the creation, correction and upkeep of any drawings, as-builts, licensing, guides, procedures etc related to sites and the systems that reside there. Ensures processes and procedures set by Transmissions Manager and Regional Supervisors are closely adhered to. Works with management to identify needs and fill them.

Minimum And Additional Requirements : An Associate degree in electronics or a high school diploma plus two (2) years experience in one or more of the following areas : electronics, RF systems maintenance, or broadcast television and FM radio.

Preferred Qualifications : An Associate degree in electronics and three years of operating and maintaining a TV, FM, or other High Power transmitter installation; experience managing digital transmitters. Possession of FCC General Class Amateur Radio license or SBE CBE certification preferred. Military Communications Engineering experience preferred.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Comments :

Equal Opportunity Statement : SCETV is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SCETV does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Background Check : A pre-employment background check will be conducted and employment will be contingent on passing the background check. Some positions require a pre-employment drug test. SCETV reserves the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information, including opinions of previous employer or colleagues that cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

State Disaster Plan : In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, SCETV employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

College Transcripts : Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are required to provide an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within fifteen (15) days of hire. Failure to provide official transcripts may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Driving Record : If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Supplemental Questions : Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Alternative Work Schedules : Alternative Work Schedules are available after one (1) year of employment.

Remote Work : The option to work partially remote is available after one (1) year of employment if you are new to state government.

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