Broadcast Engineer

Agency : Department of Central Management Services
Closing Date/Time: 01/24/2024
Salary: $6,975 - $10,591 monthly; anticipated starting salary is $6,975.00 CBA language applies.
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
A Resume is Recommended for this Position
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 33700
POSITION SUMMARY
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking to hire a professional and creative individual to serve as communications systems specialist (Broadcast Engineer) for the Illinois Office of Communication & Information. This position serves as an engineer to plan, design, and recommend the installation and operation of satellite, video, and audio equipment, and to provide support for video productions. The engineer aids videographers in the field to distribute audio/video from news conferences and State sponsored events throughout Illinois via satellite uplink transmissions and livestreaming on the internet. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of maintaining High-Definition broadcast standards and evolving broadcast technology in a dynamic environment. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of communications systems specialist and help the Illinois Office of Communication & Information serve the State of Illinois.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college with major coursework in electronic engineering, radio/television, telecommunications, or data processing.
• Requires four years of professional experience in communications systems designs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICAITONS

• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience (or equivalent college broadcasting experience) working with the Ku-Band Satellite Uplink/Downlink program and using equipment to livestream video to internet and social media.
• Prefers two (2) years of professional experience providing technical advice and assistance in audio and video productions.
• Prefers working knowledge of the tools required to perform technical repairs and maintenance of various electronic audio and video equipment.
• Prefers working knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and operation of satellite, and audio/video equipment such as broadcast consoles and mixing systems, digital playback/automation systems, data/voice networks, and structured cabling.
• Prefers working knowledge of software products such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and operating systems such as MAC OS, and Microsoft Windows

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to travel, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position requires the use of an agency supplied material/equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.
• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assists with lifting up to 70 lbs.
• This position requires a working knowledge of various computer software applications such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM M-F
Work Location: 120 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5170
Agency Contact:
Susan Donahue Burgess
Email: Susan.Donahue@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-685-4346
Job Family: Leadership & Management
About the Agency:
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services. Among the services CMS provides are human resources, facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.
CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually; paid personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com