AV Engineer I

Primary Purpose

The AV Engineer I is responsible for the overall Audio-Visual infrastructure including engineering, design implementation and integration, as well as support and technical services. This includes all AV Solutions such as: Control System Automation, Room Monitoring Systems, Live Event Production, Lecture Capture, Digital Signage, Digital Sound Processing, Live Streaming and Video Conferencing/ Unified Communications.

About the Role

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billion. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America. USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.

Responsibilities

• AV Infrastructure: Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers AV infrastructure including hardware, software, and various configurations to support the AV mission for the campus.
• Tier 3 Troubleshooting: Monitors overall performance of AV environment to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately. Serves as a Tier 3-level escalated support of the AV environment.
• Analyzes and defines vulnerabilities within AV equipment and signal flows and develop technology solutions independently as needed.
• Commissioning/ Programming: Analyzes and configures hardware and software related to complex AV/IT applications and systems. Edits existing configuration/ programming templates to customize a design/ control system program or DSP to a specific room or application.
• Provides a wide range of in-depth technical assistance and guidance to user-support staff on these AV solutions.
• Project Management: Serves as technical consultant to project coordinators surrounding AV room design. Works with team to establish and improve processes and procedures. Participates in professional development activities as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and relevant certification, OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1-year relevant work experience, or Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
• IT Competencies: Growth Mindset, Communication, Collaboration, Client Obsession, Ownership, Outcome Driven.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Variety of Retirement Options, including 401K employer match
• Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)