What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering Services position at The UNC System Office?
About the Opportunity The primary purpose of the Director of Engineering Services is to lead, coach, schedule and supervise employees who are part of the Studio Engineering team, including engineering support for productions and production support vehicles, as well as lead the emergency response operation functions for PBSNC's PBS Media Services that includes implementing and monitoring new technologies by utilizing datacasting through PBSNC's broadcast signal for a variety of services.
This position will work onsite at the Bryan Center in Research Triangle Park, NC. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
About PBS North Carolina
At PBS North Carolina, our mission is to providetransformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertainand inspire the people of North Carolina. Providing free content across ourfour channels (PBS NC, The Explorer Channel, Rootle - PBS Kids, and The NorthCarolina Channel) to more than 13.6 million households, PBS North Carolinaserves the third largest public media market in the country. Beyond the screen,PBS North Carolina provides education services, teacher trainings, and hands-oncommunity involvement across the state of North Carolina. For more information,visit pbsnc.org and join the conversation by connecting with us atFacebook.com / MyPBSNC, Twitter.com / mypbsnc, and Instagram.com / mypbsnc.
About the Team
The PBS North CarolinaEngineering Services Department oversees the operation and maintenance ofstudio production infrastructure, web streaming equipment and feeds, fieldengineering services including video feed delivery, live coverage of EmergencyOperations events, and the transmission of studio feeds and data across thestatewide broadcast network.
Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
A bachelor's degree in engineering, broadcast, communications, management, journalism, or a related field is preferred, along with eight to ten years of relevant experience. However, an equivalent combination of education and / or extensive experience in the area of assignment will be considered. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, Certifications and / or Experience Strong knowledge of IT hardware and software interfaces for the broadcast and production television environments.-Knowledge of technical layout and security systems design from an engineering perspective-Excellent troubleshooting capabilities-Ability to read, interpret, and apply FCC, Public Telecommunications Facilities Program (PTFP) / National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Public Broadcasting Services (PBS), and CCSD rules and regulations.-Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to convey complex ideas on highly technical and innovative topics to a diverse audience internally and externally.-Ability to develop and maintain positive working relations within the department and the organization and with external agencies the ability to create consensus and model diplomacy and tact in dealing with others to achieve results.-Strong mathematical skills to develop proposals and budgets as well as to provide in depth analysis and evaluation of internal and external projects and proposals.- High degree of perception in originating and implementing new concepts, plans, policies and projects.
- Classification : Director
- Appointment Type : Permanent
- Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time
- Employment Type : EHRA
- EHRA Category : Instructional, Research and Information Technology
- Location : Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC USA
- Position Number : G0002381
- Special Instructions to Applicants : This posting remains open until filled, but applications received by March 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact : recruiter@northcarolina.edu.
