Transmission Site Manager
State of Nebraska

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Hiring Agency:
Educational Telecommunications Commission - Agency 47

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

Job Posting:
JR2024-00009651 Transmission Site Manager (Open Date: 09/04/2024)

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Job Description:
This position will be situated in South Central and Southeast Nebraska areas and will work independently to test, configure, calibrate, install, operate, update, repair, and perform systems and transmitter preventative maintenance to television and radio transmitters and associated equipment. The site manager will also maintain and repair low-power TV and radio transmitters and NOAA regional National Weather Service transmission equipment.

• Install, operate, and repair digital television and radio transmitters, translators, NOAA National Weather Service transmitters, and related equipment in assigned geographical service area/region, with regular trips to other Nebraska sites.

• Operate and repair ancillary equipment to translator and transmitter systems in Nebraska

• Perform regular preventative maintenance activities of television, radio, and NOAA National Weather Service transmitters to ensure proper and efficient functioning of all transmission equipment.

• Provide supervision of tower crews and other contracted personnel doing maintenance at regional Nebraska Public media transmitter sites.

• Order and install equipment, and work with vendors and local landowners to ensure compliance with agreements.

• Supervise or install new equipment and antennas as required.

• Interprets CAD mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and detailed electronic schematic diagrams.

• Responsible for the upkeep of the buildings and grounds of transmitter locations.

• Operate and oversee maintenance of a State-provided vehicle.

• Make recommendations to supervisor for equipment replacement, system modifications, and general operations requirements to enhance the function of the transmission sites.

• Maintain files of operation, transmitter logs, and tower inspections and report tower lighting failures as required by FCC and FAA.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: An associate's or similar two-year degree in communications/electronic equipment or related discipline of study OR equivalent work experience (2 years) using, maintaining, repairing, modifying and testing communications/electronic equipment. Valid Driver's License.

Compensation: Starting at $23.491, commensurate with education and qualifications.


Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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