The incumbent of this position works as a member of a crew in performing routine or special operations, Maintenance and repair of Transmitter plant equipment, electronic systems, telecommunications systems, Electro-Mechanical systems, and facilities.

Operates and maintains complex broadcasting equipment and digital media content transport streams.

Operates and adjusts all master control room equipment as required to ensure optimum program levels and accurate transmitter frequency.

Operates the satellite systems with associated terminal equipment including the state-of-the-art uplink system, antenna, and related systems, and performs scheduled maintenance on the same.

Three years of experience in the operation and maintenance of electronic communication systems such as radio broadcasting or industrial electronic control systems is required.

Candidates who do not possess the required experience will be disqualified from consideration.

Good knowledge of electronic theory as it applies to the maintenance and operation of high-power transmitting systems and satellite systems.

Technical aspects of digital electronics and digital communication techniques.

Knowledge about various hand/power tools and laboratory-type testing/measuring instruments.

Electronics and electrical drawings.

Good working knowledge of computers and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package and internet/email.

Good knowledge of Kuwait laws and regulations in the area of telecommunications.

Must be familiar with the country-to-country agreements as it applies to broadcasting in Kuwait and the Middle East region.

-Completion of high school education is required; PLUS

-Two-years post high-school vocational training in electronics technology is required.

Evaluations:

English Level 3 – Good working knowledge: speaking. reading & writing.

Language skills will be tested.

Proficiency in the use of various hand/power tools and laboratory-type testing/measuring instruments.

Competent in reading electronics and electrical drawings.

Ability and skills to perform maintenance on one or more complex electronic communication systems associated with industrial electronic control systems with multifunction circuitry networks associated with telecommunication or industrial electronic fields.

Good working knowledge of computers and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office package and Internet/email.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Other benefits and allowances will be furnished for selected applicants.

For EFMs, Benefits should be discussed with the Human Resource Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date, and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Passport

Residency Permit DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

Only applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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