AV Engineer I

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. **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. **ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:** 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 billon. 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](https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/08/24/emerging-tech-cities-in-the-us/?sh=38157743a917&data=04|01|jamiehess@usf.edu|ddb371d26bc54b979a6608d96cbf2a6b|741bf7dee2e546df8d6782607df9deaa|0|0|637660390562951538|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|1000&sdata=GH4u5y85S/P+wlQbh/K8NvWkEEqtBEJ00BQyBL9ihfo=&reserved=0) as the top emerging tech city in the country. USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. **For more information, please visit:** [**Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)**](https://www.usf.edu/it/)**.** **ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS: The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.** **USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!** - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Paid Vacation Days - Paid Sick Days - [11 Paid Holidays](https://www.usf.edu/hr/benefits/attendance-leave/holiday-schedule.aspx) - [Various Retirement Options](https://www.usf.edu/hr/benefits/retirement/index.aspx), including 401K employer match - [Tuition Assistance](https://www.usf.edu/hr/benefits/educational-benefits/employee-tuition-program.aspx) (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent) For more information about your total compensation package and other USF benefits, please visit: [Work at USF](https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/careers/benefits.aspx) ### Responsibilities **PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:** 1. AV Infrastructure: Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers AV infrastructure including hardware, software, and various configurations to support the AV mission for the campus. 2. Tier 3 Troubleshooting: Monitors overall performance of AV environment to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately. Serves as a Tier 3-level escalat…