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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Educational Television Engineer - **Company:** Palomar College - **Location:** San Marcos, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $67,105.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Desktop Computing, Digital Electronics, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://palomar.peopleadmin.com/postings/25380/pre_apply ## About the Role To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications: * Experience: Four years of experience operating, maintaining and/or repairing broadcast television equipment. * Note: For work experience, a "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months. AND * Education: Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in electronic engineering, computer technology, broadcast engineering or a related field. Transcripts must be included to receive credit for education and/or to substitute education in lieu of experience (i.e. Bachelor's degree = 4 years of experience). Click here for Guidelines for Equivalency for Classified Positions. ## Description The hiring committee will determine if interviews will be conducted in person at the College or via Zoom. Travel expenses are not reimbursed by the College. If a second-level interview is required, second-level travel reimbursement is only available for eligible candidates. HR will notify those who are eligible when second-level interviews are scheduled., Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license by time of appointment. Supervision Received and Exercised Supervision Received From: Manager, Arts and Media Operations Supervision Given: Direction and Guidance, Essential Functions: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Analyzes, repairs and maintains production, post-production and broadcast television equipment, including digital and computer electronics that regulate the signal strength, clarity and ranges of sounds and colors for television broadcasts; calibrates and utilizes a variety of precise electronic testing equipment; integrates and maintains broadcast network and video distribution facilities; in coordination with the Information Services department, maintains the ETV station's IT networks, servers, storage systems, and broadcast automation systems. 2. Provides engineering support to staff, faculty and students in the technical operation of broadcast television equipment for production, post-production and master control equipment including digital television equipment; provides production engineering on remote productions. 3. Designs, assembles, installs, modifies, relocates and tests broadcast equipment to maintain circuitry of electronic components utilizing engineering instructions and technical manuals; installs computer-based software, hardware or peripheral equipment related to post-production and broadcast television; uses diagnostic methodologies to troubleshoot problems and makes appropriate repairs; installs, configures, and maintains broadcast equipment including cameras, video switchers, audio consoles, routers, servers, and editing systems. 4. Performs systems-level analysis and design for television systems; advises department management of appropriate equipment upgrades or additions; prepares equipment specifications and coordinates purchases through established procedures. 5. Maintains a variety of files and documents including equipment records, warranties, service and repair records, media request records, purchases, vendor contact information for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail; prepares documents and reports. 6. Maintains current technical expertise in broadcast television and news media, including Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations pertaining to Educational Broadband Services (EBS) and cable broadcast standards and technical operations. 7. Serves as the audio operator for both studio and remote productions. 8. Trains and provides guidance to faculty, staff and students in the operations of facility systems and applications. 9. Works with Facilities staff to resolve any facility-related technical issues. 10. Assists in the production of instructional videos as needed. Marginal Functions: 1. Operates District vehicles to drive to remote production sites as required. 2. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of: 1. Principles, practices, methods and trends in broadcast television equipment maintenance and repair including digital electronics as applied to broadcast engineering. 2. Broadcast-related computer repair, Internet Protocol (IP) networking and software installation. 3. General principles and theories of broadcasting. 4. Electronic specifications, design and equipment installation. 5. Methods, techniques and test equipment used in the maintenance, repair and operation of broadcast equipment. 6. FCC rules and regulations pertaining to EBS and cable broadcast standards. 7. Networking, servers, and broadcasting automation systems. 8. Occupational hazards and standard safety principles relative to assigned areas of responsibility. 9. Practices and procedures of recordkeeping. 10. Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers. 11. Business mathematics. 12. Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations. Skill in: 1. Troubleshooting, maintaining, designing and repairing defects in a wide variety of television broadcasting equipment. 2. Operating a variety of television broadcasting and repair equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner. 3. Designing, assembling and installing new television broadcasting equipment. 4. Training others in the use and care of television equipment and supplies. 5. Maintaining accurate records and inventories. 6. Operating vehicles in a safe and effective manner. 7. Working independently in the absence of supervision. 8. Understanding and following oral and written instructions. 9. Operating standard office equipment including computers and using business-related software. 10. Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. 11. Maintaining sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, age, cultural, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, race and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. 12. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work. Working Conditions Environmental Conditions: The incumbent works under office and studio conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate; interacts with students, faculty and staff, and must work with electrical equipment with the risk of electrical shock; and is exposed to inclement weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require physical fitness requirements necessary to perform the job functions with or without accommodation, such as the ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods and use computer keyboards and broadcasting equipment; possesses near visual acuity and the ability to differentiate operating equipment sounds. Occasionally operates a District vehicle. Terms of Employment * The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), and TB risk assessment. Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335. * Full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. * This position also carries a probationary period of six months from the date of hire., 1. * Explain how you have directly or indirectly supported antiracist efforts in support of students, staff and faculty in an academic or other professional setting. (Open Ended Question) 2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + ACCCA.org + CalJOBS + CCC Registry + ChronicleVitae.com (Chronicle of Higher Education) + Colleague/Friend/Relative + CraigsList + DSPSjobs.com + EdJoin + Handshake + HigherEdJobs.com + Human Resources at Palomar College + Indeed.com + indian-affairs.org + Job Fair + MilitaryJob.com + Other Source + Palomar College website + San Diego LGBT Job Board (http://www.gsdba.org/pages/Jobs) + SDBCjobs.com + Vista Chamber 3. If other source, please specify. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume/CV Optional Documents 1. Supplemental Materials 2. Supplemental Materials 2 3. Supplemental Materials 3 4. Transcript 1 5. Transcript 2 6. 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