Broadcast Technician #356

Department: Capitol Operations Work Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm plus Senate hours Pay Grade Range: $72032-$126056 Remote Work Status: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Posting Date Range: 7/1/2024-7/15/2024 This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Overview

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Broadcast Technician. Duties include, setting up and operating a variety of video, audio, lighting, chyron, and other related television equipment. The incumbent provides technical support to live and recorded studio productions, live committee broadcasts and live Senate proceedings. While operating all video equipment is essential, strong audio experience is a plus. Critical to this role is maintaining a high level of competency to ensure a quality production. This person has direct contact with Senators and their staff. Additionally, a Broadcast Technician participates in COOP related activities to include training, drills, and SAA exercises.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties

Operates a variety of video, audio, lighting and other production related equipment and systems; transports equipment when necessary. Provides technical support to clients in the televised production of Senate proceedings, Senate Committee, and Senate Recording Studio in-house productions. Fields requests for production requirements for video and audio productions, recording services; performs recording, playback and duplication of audio and video programs; manages automated video recording and logging systems; conducts post-production tasks. Produces and edits audio and video productions in non-linear editing systems. May serve as director and/or technical director. Participates in Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning, including exercises, drills and training. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in radio and television production or a related field

Required Work Experience

• One to three years of experience working with audio and video broadcast and recording equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Knowledge of the operational and maintenance characteristics of a variety of broadcast equipment used to produce live or recorded productions.
• Knowledge of the techniques used to produce live or recorded television productions.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-production techniques.
• Knowledge of safety precautions normally associated with broadcast and recording studio work.
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of audio and video production equipment.
• Ability to set up video teleconferencing software for use in live television; experience with Webex, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to coordinate production requirements and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to direct diverse productions, coordinate production requirements and schedule productions.
• Ability to communicate effectively while working with others using tact and diplomacy.
  
  

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Working Conditions

• Moderate (carrying of items less than 50 pounds).
  
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:

• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
• Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
  
  

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

Benefits At-a-glance

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW .

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov .
• To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here .
  
  

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.