(OPS) WFSU Satellite Operations Technician
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 46668
Department This part-time OPS position is located in the Satellite Operations Center at WFSU Public Media, Florida State University's PBS and NPR affiliate station.Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdfResponsibilities This position will serve on a team of engineers that work in shifts to maintain our Satellite Operations Center uplinks/downlinks for various channels. The center operates on a 24/7 basis, so the hours scheduled will vary depending on the needs of the department.
While on shift this position will:
Monitor and maintain the state leased transponder operation located at WFSU. Performs satellite uplinks/downlinks for various entities.
Maintain 24/7 satellite uplink/downlink for the Florida Channel including source and return processing and monitoring, troubleshooting, and redundancy testing.
Perform 24/7 various public and private entity satellite uplink/downlinks including Emergency Operations and the Florida lottery.
Perform weekly uplink/downlinks for regional PBS content on PBS satellite transponders.
Insure maintenance of all associated satellite uplink/downlink gear and the various source and transmission paths, including WFSU/FM NPR C-Band uplinks. Maintain all IP LANS associated with satellite operations and State of Florida backup satellite uplink facility in Tampa.
Control and monitor 24/7 all access to Satellite transponder SES2 Ku band, Transponder 18 (36 MHz) which include 8 slots for third party lease, and keep accurate logs of all access and clearance times of these slots.Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency.
Must have the ability to interpret complex written specifications and conditions.
Must have a flexible work schedule.
Must have the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have the ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.Anticipated Salary Range This position is part-time, between 10-16 hours per week. The expected pay rate for this position is $10/hr.Pay Plan This is an OPS/temporary Job.Schedule This position will serve as a floater/fill in for open shifts. Scheduled hours may vary.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.Affordable Care Act OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees that meet certain criteria will be offered affordable health care coverage. For more information, please visit the following website regarding the Affordable Care Act, http://hr.fsu.edu/?page=benefits/insurance/insurance_home&ops=1.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.
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One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University — with the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation, Doctoral/Research University-Extensive — offers a distinctive academic environment built on its cherished values and unique heritage, welcoming campus on the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida, championship athletics, and prime location in the heart of the state capital.
Combining traditional strength in the arts and humanities with recognized leadership in the sciences, Florida State University provides unmatched opportunities for students and faculty through challenging academics, cultural discovery and community interaction.
Underlying and supporting the educational experience at Florida State University is the development of new generations of citizen leaders, based on the concepts inscribed in our seal: Vires, Artes, Mores — Strength, Skill and Character.
Epitomized by recently named Rhodes Scholars Garrett Johnson and Myron Rolle — elite athletes and scholars committed to public service — and Joseph O'Shea — a campus and community leader as well as a top scholar — Florida State's 40,000 students are dedicated to academic excellence and providing leadership in our complex world.
Florida State University's 16 colleges offer more than 275 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional and specialist degree programs, including medicine and law, covering a broad array of disciplines critical to society today. Each year the University awards over 2,000 graduate and professional degrees.
With its impressive breadth of leading graduate, professional and undergraduate programs, Florida State University is a demanding, intellectually stimulating, yet warm and caring environment for students and faculty. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity, Florida State University is a national leader in the number of doctorates awarded to African-American students and in the graduation rate of African-American undergraduates. Its College of Medicine and College of Law are ranked in the nation's Top 10 for Hispanic students.
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