Broadcast Maintenance Technician (Multimedia)

For the GS-12 level: Applicants must have a minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-11 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Reads and interprets schematics or detailed design drawings for equipment and systems installed across all broadcast platforms and facilities, at times with supervision; Assists with or managing tasks of installation and repairs of digital and analog broadcast equipment and systems used to produce broadcast multimedia (radio, TV, digital) programming; tests, repairs, and calibrates cross-platform broadcast equipment to meet U.S. and international broadcast standards; Assists with the performance of preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on all broadcast equipment and systems used to produce multimedia programming; Prepares accurate and complete records of work performed and are able to communicate clearly, both orally and with supervisors and peers. For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience for this position requires: Expert in reading and interpreting schematics or detailed design drawings for equipment and systems installed across all broadcast platforms and facilities; Manages installation and repair tasks for digital and analog broadcast equipment and systems used to produce broadcast multimedia (radio, TV, digital) programming; thoroughly and efficiently tests, repairs, and calibrates cross-platform broadcast equipment to meet U.S. and international broadcast standards; Performs preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on all broadcast equipment and systems used to produce and broadcast multimedia programming; Prepares accurate and complete records of work performed and are able to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing with supervisors and peers. At this level you are an expert and can train others in the performance of duties.
This position is located in the United States Agency for Global Media, Voice of America, Programming Directorate, Broadcast Operations, within the Technical Support Division. The incumbent will serve as the Broadcast Maintenance Technician (Multimedia) and will be responsible for supporting and maintaining the technical infrastructure and all radio, TV, and digital broadcast equipment.