SUMMARY:

The Audiovisual Technician supports operations of our client’s Broadcast Operations Center at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) located in Washington, DC. The Broadcast Operations Center delivers news, information, training, and employee development programs to all HUD employees nationwide.

The Broadcast Operations Center provides services Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. Team members work shifts to cover the required work hours as assigned by the Program Manager.

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $75,000.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

TWD & Associates, Inc. is a vibrant, information systems and technology management company, that provides technology solutions to commercial, non-profit and government customers. TWD fosters a balanced work environment that is based on our core values of integrity, service, fairness, empowerment, and professionalism – it’s what makes TWD a great place to work, and what draws and retains committed employees, as well as top-level customers. To learn more about our company, culture, values, benefits, please visit our website: www.twd.com/careers/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The candidate will:

• Operate multi-media equipment.
• Ensure flawless execution of in-person and remote events through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of AV equipment to include cameras, microphones, lighting, and audio.
• Skilled operation of digital audio board.
• Perform event staging tasks for planned and unplanned events, assess requirements and coordinate with team members throughout planning and execution.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and ability to set up, test and monitor Teams-based events with a large number of participants.
• Monitor AV equipment and perform troubleshooting and reporting of issues.
• Coordinate closely with producers and other team members to manage and fulfill requirements, staffing, equipment, and logistics.
• Assist clients directly with in-meeting support to include equipment and the placing of lapel microphones.
• Other duties as assigned.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

This position does not require a clearance but does require a security screening and background check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in audiovisual event set up, staging, and systems troubleshooting.
• Experience with live event AV equipment such as digital audio boards, mixers, switchers, microphones, cameras, speakers, lighting, displays, and more.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing solutions.
• Proactive approach to preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to plan and execute tasks independently and as a team member.
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, patience, flexibility, and a customer-service attitude.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively with both employees and managers. Ability to convey a professional and positive image to customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematics.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to be responsive and persuasive to all levels of the organization. Good analytical and reasoning abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is inside a centrally heated and air-conditioned office building.