IPTV SPECIALIST ADMINISTRATOR

Announcement Number: IPTVSpec-042025.
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Status: Full-time, Regular, Benefitted, Non-exempt.
Location: Facilities – AV Group, Camden Yards Sports Complex, Baltimore, MD.
Hiring Range: $90,958.40 - $105,000.00 depending upon qualifications. State salary rules may apply for promotions and transferees.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES:

The following generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to enter the job or to be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned tasks.

• Though understanding of networking concepts such as DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls, switches and IGMP especially as it relates to the distribution and management of multicast traffic.
• Understanding of video compression, video metadata (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/5, Internet Streaming).
• Understanding of video technologies such as SDI, HDMI, HDCP, EDID.
• Active Directory authentication with IPTV endpoints including users, groups, and service accounts.
• Cisco Network training/ Network+ certifications is strongly preferred.
• Windows and Windows Server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of web APIs using SSL (HTTPS).
• AV control and automation systems (Crestron preferred).
• Understanding of manufacture specific audio visual control protocols such as Samsung EXlink, MDC and LG (RS-232 and IP).
• HTML and CSS web development.
• Certified technology Specialist (CTS) certification preferred.
• Key competencies – Critical thinking and problem solving skills, adaptability, decision-making, communication skills, delegation, teamwork, planning and organizing, influencing and leading, stress tolerance, negotiation, conflict management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specific educational and experience requirements are set by this agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the position.
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and key competencies necessary to the management and operation of a major construction/renovation project is qualifying.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of experience in managing, deploying, or supporting IPTV, broadcast equipment or other related audio visual systems.
• A state-registered Professional Engineer’s license will count as four (4) years of experience.
• A Bachelor’s Degree will count as four (4) years of experience.
• An Associate’s Degree will count as two (2) years of experience.
• Years of related accredited education i.e. military, can be substituted year for year up to four years.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS ASSESSMENTS:

In our commitment to hire, develop, and retain a highly skilled team, all applicants may be required to complete assessments of job-related skills as a condition of employment.

The following generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required to enter the job or to be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned tasks.

• Though understanding of networking concepts such as DHCP, TCP/IP, firewalls, switches and IGMP especially as it relates to the distribution and management of multicast traffic.
• Understanding of video compression, video metadata (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264/5, Internet Streaming).
• Understanding of video technologies such as SDI, HDMI, HDCP, EDID.
• Active Directory authentication with IPTV endpoints including users, groups, and service accounts.
• Cisco Network training/ Network+ certifications is strongly preferred.
• Windows and Windows Server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of web APIs using SSL (HTTPS).
• AV control and automation systems (Crestron preferred).
• Understanding of manufacture specific audio visual control protocols such as Samsung EXlink, MDC and LG (RS-232 and IP).
• HTML and CSS web development.
• Certified technology Specialist (CTS) certification preferred.
• Key competencies – Critical thinking and problem solving skills, adaptability, decision-making, communication skills, delegation, teamwork, planning and organizing, influencing and leading, stress tolerance, negotiation, conflict management

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work may be performed in a standard office setting with frequent travel to worksite locations to perform project management. Employee may be required to be present indoors or outdoors in areas of extreme heat or cold. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate but may be occasionally loud due to alarms, equipment noise, etc. Employee may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.
• Physical: The primary functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform tasks in an office setting, including walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods, operating office equipment with repetitive hand movements and fine coordination (such as using a computer keyboard), and verbally communicating to exchange information. The role also requires the ability to operate a vehicle to travel between various locations and to use specialized equipment. In addition, the position may involve climbing ladders, working at heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs to transport items over short distances. The role also requires walking long distances within the facility, distinguishing colors for equipment and system identification, and working in confined spaces as necessary