Director of Television Engineering and Technical Operations

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Apply Now! The application period will close at 11:59pm on Friday, November 22, 2024.

Open: 10/31/2024

Close: 11/22/2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-55200.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

Beginning in 1957, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) produced televised instructional programming for students, which was broadcast on various Los Angeles television stations. A decade later, the District received state and federal grants to build and equip a broadcast facility, and in 1972 KLCS-TV was launched as the Los Angeles City Schools station.

KLCS is a multiple Emmy Award-winning noncommercial PBS affiliate station, broadcasting to more than 15 million viewers in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Eight million households per month, and one out of every 10 TV viewers in Southern California, watch KLCS.

You can watch KLCS over the air, on DirecTV, Dish Network, and most cable systems.

Los Angeles is the second largest Designated Market Area in the United States. With our broadcast tower on Mount Wilson, KLCS’ coverage area extends from Ventura County to beyond San Diego, from the Pacific Ocean to desert communities.

Our diverse audience includes adults and children who live throughout Southern California, including LAUSD’s expansive community of nearly one million K-12 and adult students, their families, teachers and other employees.

For more information about KLCS, please visit: https://klcs.org/ 

THE POSITION

The Director of Television Engineering and Technical Operations directs and manages the engineering department and technical operations of the District’s television station (KLCS-TV), including the development and implementation of policies and procedures that serve to augment the District’s use of its television station as an effective medium for providing education and communication services.

General supervision is received from the General Manager, KLCS. General supervision is exercised over technical, engineering and support personnel.

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to physical worksites. Employees in this class are required to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION:

• Has advanced experience in television studio, production, and transmission design and maintenance. 
• Applies television management, operational skills, and direction to ensure efficiency and seamless 24/7 station functionality. 
• Has kept abreast of the latest digital and Internet Protocol (IP) based broadcasting technologies and is prepared to implement these technologies as required to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
• Is adept at identifying and implementing innovative technical solutions to enhance broadcast efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the overall operational integrity of the station. 
• Is familiar with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and Public Broadcasting System (PBS) operations,  ensuring compliance with all legal broadcasting and public media requirements as well as industry standards. 
• Exhibits strong leadership capabilities, managing technical teams effectively while fostering continuous improvement and professional development. 
• Is highly collaborative, willing to partner closely with financial and operational leadership to ensure that broadcasting goals are met, signals are uninterrupted, and the station remains operationally sound. 
• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and flexibility, with a proactive approach to ensuring station success, including a willingness to adapt to varying schedules when necessary. 
• Possesses an FCC General Class Radiotelephone License. 
• Holds certifications by the Society of Broadcast Engineers or other industry recognized certifications. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and manages all technical broadcast operations, including transmitter, master control, in-studio, remote field, and boardroom.
• Develops and implements the technical framework for the station's multimedia telecommunications network. 
• Makes recommendations regarding technical and design support systems for existing operational infrastructures and for future technological developments. 
• Provides in-depth analysis and technical and design support for the station's ability to remain competitive in a digital environment. 
• Recommends policies and procedures as a result of evolving technological developments.
• Formulates and implements operational and capital budget plans, equipment design and acquisition plans, and revenue generating plans as appropriate. 
• Identifies and determines technical installation and equipment needs and devises appropriate solutions within budget and time parameters.  

For a complete class description, please visit https://careers.lausd.org/pc, under >Employee Resources and select >Job Descriptions. Search for the position under its official title.

Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a major in radio/television broadcasting, electronic/electrical engineering, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of management experience in a television production and/or broadcast facility, including responsibility for projects relating to technical operations and equipment.

OR

Six (6) years of supervisory experience in a television production and/or broadcast facility, including responsibility for personnel engaged in the operation and maintenance of television broadcasting equipment.

Special:

A valid California Driver License.
Use of an automobile.
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. Management class, exempt from bargaining units.
2. Exempt from FLSA.
3. An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to qualify you need to meet the educational requirements. As such, you MUST upload a copy of your degree or your official transcripts (i.e., scan or take a picture of your degree)  to your candidate profile, under "attachments." We screen applications based on the minimum requirements and need to verify the educational requirement is met. 

Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a "Detailed" evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

APPLICATION PROCESS

After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

The tentative selection process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview.

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.  

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. If you are unable to attend a scheduled assessment date, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Carrera at jessica.carrera@lausd.net.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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