Media/Security Systems Specialist, Office of the City Administrator - Real Estate Division (1777)

About the position

The Real Estate Division is comprised of a team of over 220 full time staff delivering professional real estate services to a variety of clients. The Division completes appraisals and analysis of real property considered for City sale, lease, development or acquisition, and acts as a real estate consultant to Departments, the Mayor, and the Board of Supervisors. We have responsibility for: Acquisition of all real property required for City purposes; Sale of surplus real property owned by the City; Leasing of property required by various City departments; Operations at the Alemany Farmers' and Flea Markets (100 Alemany), and UN Gift Gallery (UN Plaza); Custodial and engineering services for various City departments at over 60 different locations; Full service property management services to over 4,000,000 square feet of city-owned offices, including City Hall, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 49 South Van Ness, San Francisco Police Headquarters, and the Hall of Justice.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates audio and video equipment by performing system maintenance, repairs and backups of Creston remote control system hardware and software, local area network (LAN), MediaMatrix computer based sound system, security control system, and database information for all public hearings, and other public and private events.
• Troubleshoots and repairs audio, video and security camera and access control systems by conducting routine tests, providing alternatives for system failures, and repairing equipment as needed to restore systems and equipment to a functional level.
• Maintains and upgrades local area network for all remote broadcast video and security system functions and control systems by analyzing and documenting problems and solutions, and providing alternative system or equipment configurations.
• Trains staff in other departments on operations of television broadcast control rooms, installed audio systems, closed circuit television, and security systems, such as video, access control, and duress alarm systems.
• Provides technical and logistical support for audio, video, computer and broadcast television requirements by arranging and connecting fiber optic distribution systems for all public meetings, functions and special events.
• Prepares letters, memos and training materials; updates operating manuals and systems equipment blueprints; and maintains logs to document equipment usage and equipment failures and repairs.
• Assists in the development of short and long-term service plans and makes recommendations for maintenance, upgrades and use of installed audio, video and security systems and equipment.
• Schedules and issues permits for rallies, press conferences and other events by coordinating the logistics and use of the facilities with the Mayor's Office, Police and other City Departments.
• Provides electronic security system support for the Mayor, elected officials and staff from other departments by assessing equipment needs and coordinating and/or performing repairs.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in the set up, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of audio, video systems in a large agency and/or organization.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in radio and television may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience; OR
• Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in broadcast engineering or certification in broadcast engineering may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work after hours and weekends;
• Experience being the sole technician onsite running live sound for events;
• Experience with AES/EBU and Dante audio protocols;
• Experience with professional level security system installation and maintenance.