LEAD TRANSMISSION ENGINEER
| LEAD TRANSMISSION ENGINEER | |
| Position Summary | Responsible for the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of University-owned broadcast apparatus’ including in-unit supervision of other engineers as assigned. Responsible for repair and maintenance support for several TV and radio transmitter sites in central and northern Michigan. |
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| Required Qualifications | Education equivalent to two years of broadcast related maintenance and repair training at the college or trade school level. Five years of broadcast repair experience. Possession of a valid Driver’s License. Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, visitors, and work associates. Ability to travel on a regular basis and work nights and weekends as needed. Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience with Radio and Television Broadcast Systems, Electrical Power Distribution Systems, Air Conditioning Systems, Fiber Optics, Remote Control Systems, IT Network Infrastructure, and Plumbing Systems typically deployed for transmission equipment cooling. Experience in supervisory roles in the broadcasting field. Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to the maintenance and repair of current state of the art broadcast equipment, both analog and digital, at the component level. Hands-on proficiency at the operational and support levels for all types of IP based broadcast systems. Ability to design, install, and perform the necessary maintenance on digital, analog, audio, video, RF, network systems, and data technologies with extremely strong trouble-shooting skills. Strong computer and networking skills with a good understanding of various and current operating systems, networking, and software applications. Proficiency in basic computer AutoCAD or an equivalent drafting and print workup software package. Familiarity with applicable SMPTE, IEEE, ATSC, and ITU standards and the standards bodies’ processes. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Schedules and supervises the work at various transmitter sites under the overall supervision of the Director of Engineering. Maintains digital television plus analog and digital radio transmission systems, networking equipment, digital video and audio systems, computers, STL and TSL systems, plus uplink & downlink satellite systems. Operates and maintains of television and radio broadcast equipment within the parameters rigidly established by the FCC and FAA. Evaluates systems in place to ensure their correct performance in supplying RF broadcast of multicast television plus analog and HD radio broadcast. Provides firmware upgrades, software updates, and repairs to various RF systems; this includes computers, managed Ethernet switches, HD radio and television transmitters, and various test and monitoring equipment. Troubleshoots and diagnoses problems involving generators, ATS switches and UPS systems. Works with other departments, supervisors, and equipment vendors to solve broadcast issues and/or problems with CMU’s various interconnected systems. Maintains and upgrades software and firmware, video 7 GHz and IP based fiber optic STL’s and TSL’s, plus 950 MHz digital aural STL/TSL systems; this to includes the Ethernet links established on them. Programs and updates remote control systems to ensure FCC compliance with transmitter control. Provides in-unit supervision of staff in the field and prepares project work with input from staff. Oversees the construction, maintenance, and preventative maintenance activities for all television and radio RF transmission systems within the parameters established by the FCC and FAA. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Supervision Exercised | None. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize Other Document (1). |
| Employee Group | Public Broadcasting - Hourly |
| Staff Pay Level | 4 |
| Pay Range | $33.00 - $39.00 per hour |
| Division | Government and External Relations |
| Department | Public Broadcasting |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
- Dispatcher
- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
- Police
- Public Broadcasting
- Sergeant
- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have the education equivalent to two years of broadcast related maintenance and repair training at the college or trade school level?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least five years of broadcast repair experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Recommendation Letters
- Other Document (1)
- List of References
