Director of Technology

Description

Director of Technology

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

About Us:

Idaho Public Television is a PBS member station and Idaho's only locally owned and operated statewide broadcast network. We are a state agency under the Idaho State Board of Education. Our nonprofit arm, The Friends of Idaho Public Television, Inc., provides private support for our content production and educational efforts and allows us to produce award-winning long form documentaries, quality public affairs journalism, podcasts, educational digital lesson plans, and community events. We harness the power of public media to encourage lifelong learning, connect our communities, and enrich the lives of all Idahoans. We tell Idaho's stories. 

Summary:

Plan, administer, evaluate and budget for the statewide infrastructure of broadcast and IT facilities for Idaho Public Television. To lead, motivate and develop technology department managers and staff. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Key Responsibility 1: 

35% Plan, administer, and evaluate statewide technology infrastructure and telecommunications facilities for Idaho Public Television, including:

• Research and advocate action on infrastructure of broadcast, streaming, technical, and IT policy issues 
• Prepare and submit reports and applications for licenses to FCC, PBS, CPB, and other federal, state, and local regulators necessary for necessary and legal operations Idaho PTV
• Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local representatives 
• Manage site lease agreements with federal, state, and local representatives 
• Evaluate and report on performance of technological initiatives 
• Maintain and establish a system of standards and policies for the Idaho PTV Technical Division 

Key Responsibility 2: 

25% Operational Oversight:

• Supervise and administer all Idaho PTV television studio, transmitter, microwave facilities, translators, IT infrastructure and technical personnel 
• Provide drafting, drawing, and planning of technical systems as required 
• May design and oversee construction and/or installation of technical infrastructure 
• Coordinate and conduct technical department activities so that FCC, FAA, and building codes are met with full compliance with rules and industry standards; Assures compliance with FCC rules on station logs, transmitters, microwave, and two-way units 
• Acts as agency liaison for agency technical concerns with power companies, networks, distributors, telcos, CATV, and translator organizations 

Key Responsibility 3: 

20% Lead, Motivate, and Develop Technology Department Managers & Staff:

• Manage personnel within the technical department with direct reporting over inner departmental heads at KAID/KIPT, KUID and KISU as well as Information Technology Supervisor 
• Set standards, assign work, and evaluate staff performance 
• Motivate and mentor managers within the department to become effective leaders of staff and to support department and agency goals 
• Demonstrate leadership competence including motivating people, leading teams through change, measuring and managing performance, facilitating meetings, and developing processes and policies designed to optimize the effectiveness and productivity of the department and its members 
• Conduct continuing education programs of personnel pertaining to equipment operations and Idaho PTV procedures 
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and communication skills 

Key Responsibility 4: 

15% Budgeting:

• Develop and recommend program budgets 
• Monitor budgets, approve expenditures, and evaluate programs for efficient operation 
• Define needs for network operations, RF, IT and other infrastructure related projects through knowledge gained by research from system integrators, manufacturers, system colleagues and department managers to prepare technical cost estimates for all Idaho PTV projects 

Key Responsibility 5:

5% Member of Agency Leadership Team: 

• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with peers, across different levels of the organization and externally 
• Work with others to reach common goals and objectives 

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in:

Managing operation and or maintaining broadcast systems such as:

• Transmitters, Translators, Microwave, Antennas, and feedlines.
• Network Operation systems; Automation, Record and Playout servers, switchers, and Transport stream encoding
• Satellite Downlinks and IP based delivery

Typically gained by an associate’s degree, forty-five (45) semester units in broadcast technology electronics OR Equivalent technology trade school certification such as military electronics or related field. Equivalent to approximately 700 hours formal training OR 6+ years verifiable on the job experience troubleshooting and repairing broadcast technology electronics or equivalent technology.

• Project management

Typically gained by at least one year of experience managing projects with at least one year in a leadership role. Experience must have included being responsible for the development (needs assessment, planning and budgeting) of the projects as well as being responsible for assessing the projects toward goals and project outcomes. 

Comprehensive knowledge of:

• Supervisory practices

Typically gained by 6+ years directly supervising a team OR master’s degree in related subject and 2 years relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10 years of experience as a director of technology OR 5 years of experience working in television engineering or related technology with 1 year experience performing at a director level.

How to Apply: 

After careful review of this announcement and filling out the associated application, please attach and submit a resume and cover letter relevant to this position.

Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision health plans
• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Paid sick and vacation leave accrual upon hire  
• Parental leave 
• 11 paid holidays annually
• A healthy work-life balance 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 
• Tuition Reduction and College Credit Benefits are available as we are an agency operating under the State Board of Education

For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs visit:  https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.