The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Senior Supervisor. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Broadcast Engineering Senior Supervisor. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Assigns work, daily tasks and equipment to section engineering staff; trains, supervises, inspects the work of and coaches Broadcast Engineers; reviews staff performance and completes performance appraisals. Troubleshoots and provides engineering support for Senate Recording Studio, the Senate Chamber, hearing rooms and special events involving audio, video and control systems. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; recommends purchase of new broadcast equipment, systems and supplies. Assists Senate Recording Studio management and procurement teams with major broadcast system procurements including evaluating contractors project proposals. Writes, edits and/or maintains standard operating procedures and manuals. Implements policies and procedures pertaining to the operations and maintenance of the Recording Studio. Participates in Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning, including exercises, drills and training. Other duties as assigned.
For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Acts as the Broadcast Engineering Manager in the absence of the Engineering Manager.
Required Work Experience
5 to 8 years of technical experience in broadcast or audio/visual system maintenance and repair.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Operational and maintenance characteristics of television and audio/video recording equipment.
Training and experience in fiber optic installation, termination and measurement.
Familiarity with networking protocols, cybersecurity practices, cloud technologies, and server administration.
Experience leading technical teams, delegating tasks, and managing schedules.
Effective communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and coordinating across departments.
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)
Work requires frequent physical effort walking, bending, crawling, standing for long durations.
Work requires the employee to be around high-voltage equipment or hot lights.
Working on ladders, scaffolding, or stages.
Working in confined spaces (bending and crawling).
Work exposes the employee to noise and cold temperatures from the computer equipment.
Since this position requires onsite presence in support of the U.S. Senate when in session, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, and during late night, overnight, and weekend sessions. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
