- Director of Engineering

Department: Engineering
Location: Tucson, AZ
Hours: 40+(Full-Time, Exempt)

Job Summary:

The Director of Broadcast Engineering is responsible for the high quality installation, operation, and maintenance of all station and network broadcast facilities and equipment including satellite, digital automation, and analog audio systems of FLC’s Network broadcast center and local stations. Leads and supervises engineering team; includes coordinating management of contract engineers.

Essential Functions:

  • Develops work plans and schedules for Engineering projects and resources and oversees the engineering design elements of several projects; develops and implements systems to ensure “Perfection as Routine” for all network hardware and software systems and ensure that corporate and ministry technical objectives for Broadcasting are met
  • Oversees the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of all Broadcast equipment and facilities
  • Supervises installations and serves as on-call engineer when needed, available to respond immediately to technical emergencies and work overnight, weekends and holidays and travel to other FLR stations or new station areas as needed
  • Evaluates new and emerging technologies and prepares strategies for implementing them into current and future installations
  • Provides structured analysis and process overview of FLC's technical broadcast operations and identifies strategic opportunities to leverage both traditional broadcast technology and mainstream IT systems: ensures that best-of-class technology is employed and that technical solutions are “future-proofed”
  • Oversees compliance with all technical aspects of FCC authorizations of Broadcasting in a manner that meets FCC requirements and general good engineering practices
  • Coordinates the filing in matters regarding the technical portions of applications to the FCC, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service and F.A.A. as appropriate
  • Supervises, encourages and equips the engineering ministry team for the purpose of maximizing each individual’s commitment and contribution to the mission· Establishes and maintains broadcast technical standards and practices

Non-essential Functions:

  • Plans and manages the Engineering and Network Capital budget · 
  • Participates in recruitment, selection, performance evaluation, documentation and discipline of engineering staff in accordance with policy and procedure in compliance with applicable federal, state and municipal law

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of RF, AM, and FM directional and non-directional transmission systems
  • Extensive knowledge of digital KU-band uplink and downlink and C-band downlink equipment
  • Extensive knowledge of radio station recording, storage and playback analog & digital equipment systems
  • Proficiency with a broadcast engineering software used for logging service requests and resolutions
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills with proven ability to resolve complex technical problems related to a live broadcast environment
  • Proven ability to plan and perform complex work in a fast paced work environment where only general policies or procedures are available
  • Ability to perform basic to advanced math calculations
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills
  • Strong PC skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)· Proven ability to plan and manage department and expense budgets
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work at heights from ladders or similar equipment
  • Extensive knowledge of FCC broadcast rules

Other:

  • Requires in-state and out-of-state travel (approx 25%)
  • Valid state drivers license with a clean driving record
  • Proven ability to lead and supervise employees toward specific measurable results in a Christ-like manner
  • Proficient in (internet) research
  • Proven self-motivated starter who sets and achieves personal objectives

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field or combination of education & experience
  • Five (5) years managerial experience with proven experience managing projects
  • Network level broadcast engineering experience
  • Five (5) years AM/FM audio and RF radiobroadcast engineering experience, digital, and audio equipment installation and maintenance
  • SBE Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer - CRE

Preferred:

  • SBE Certified Senior Broadcast Radio Engineer - CSRE
  • In depth experience with Burk GSC3000 Remote Control Systems
  • Basic knowledge of Wheatstone Digital Audio Systems
  • Basic knowledge of ENCO DAD-32 or similar broadcast audio storage/automation systems
  • Experience working with Six Sigma Quality Assurance and/or Situational Leadership Methodologies

 

Our cutting-edge team provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. If you would like to use your gifts and talents to serve Christ, please send cover letter, resume, and application to:

E-mail: hr@flc.org

or

Family Life Communications Incorporated
Attn: Human Resources Department
PO Box 35300
Tucson, AZ 85740

Fax Number: 520-469-7314
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