AV IT Engineer 3, 4

Class Specifications: F.10
Job Family: Information Technology
Job Function: AV IT Engineering
Category: Professional
Job Summary: Involves applying user-centered design processes, industry standards, engineering, or best practices to create, evaluate and modify designs and prototypes in support of audio visual (AV) systems design. Creates plans and specifications for highly detailed, complex AV IT projects based on clients’ needs aligning design with codes, regulations and AV IT engineering best practices. Communicates to client and monitors projects. Creates documentation and specifications for third party installation teams and verifies installation work. Coordinates with other construction engineering teams, participates in building meetings and coordinates inspections.

Job Level	Experienced	Advanced
Job Title	AV IT Engineer 3 TX	AV IT Engineer 4 TX
Job Code	5162	5163
Tracking Code	A0724	A0429
Per. Program	PSS	PSS
FLSA	Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope	Applies extensive skills and knowledge and department / unit and location policies and procedures as a seasoned, experienced professional to create AV IT engineering plans and schematics for phases of projects. Creates plans based on clients’ needs aligning design with codes, regulations and AV IT engineering best practices. Assists in communicating to client and monitoring projects. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.	Applies advanced AV IT Engineering concepts, department / unit and location policies and institutional objectives to design and plan highly complex AV IT projects. Oversees entire projects and may lead other AV IT engineers. Provides coordination between structural, mechanical and electrical coordination and coordinates inspections. Normally, you would use the bargaining unit job code for work covered by the title. If this is a position that is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), because they are: 1) Confidential – meaning employee’s duties normally require access to confidential information which contributes significantly to the development of management’s positions in bargaining or grievances; or 2) the employee is employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees or 3) Supervisory – supervises employee as regular part of the job duties, then you would be the generic title without the TX ending
Key Resp 01	Manages a range of moderate to highly complex AV IT projects from initial client contact through design, engineering, final installation and system commissioning. Assists in responding to change requests, requests for information (RFI), submittals and other key project-related documents and reports.	Initiates, develops and manages a range of highly complex AV IT projects from initial client contact through design, engineering, final installation and system commissioning, often requiring the application of AV IT engineering principles to unique environments. Participates in team building / stakeholder meetings. Monitors change requests, requests for information (RFI), submittals and other key project-related documents and reports any effect on the project’s budget. Provides structural, mechanical and electrical coordination and coordinates conduit, electrical and IT infrastructure requirements. Coordinates any required inspections of complex project and adjoining spaces with institutional inspectors.
Key Resp 02	Designs facilities and systems based on analysis of clients’ needs, applicable codes and regulations and AV principles and best practices. Creates highly complex, detailed drawings and proposals for facilities and systems using modeling software including AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings. Assists in creating documentation, drawings and schematics needed by client to hire a third party installation firm. Verifies phases or components of systems designed are installed to plan specifications and communicates assessment to client with suggested remediation if needed.	Leads design of facilities and systems based on analysis of clients’ needs, applicable codes and regulations and AV principles and best practices. Independently creates and oversees the creation of highly complex, detailed drawings and proposals for facilities and systems using modeling software including AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings. Makes recommendations on installation plans including the creation of documentation, drawings and schematics needed by client to hire a third party installation firm. Verifies that entire projects’ systems designs are installed to plan specifications. Leads in communicating assessment to client with suggested remediation if needed.
Key Resp 03	Conducts product research and provides recommendations including approaches, trends, sources and uses that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments. Assists in reviewing and estimating schedules and design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials and other related costs. Assists in preparation of bid packages for outside contractors and conduct on-site bid walks.	Initiates and conducts product research and provides recommendations including approaches, trends, sources and uses that have a significant impact on individual or multiple departments. Reviews and estimates schedules and design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials and other related costs. Prepares bid packages for outside contractors and leads on-site bid walks. Schedules and assigns projects to staff and provides direction and guidance to lower level engineers. May lead a team of AV IT professionals.
Education 1	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Cert 1	Professional certification preferred.	Professional certification preferred.
Spec Cond 1	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
Spec Cond 2	Must pass a background check.	Must pass a background check.
KSA 01	Strong knowledge of AV IT design and field implementation.	Strong creativity and problem solving abilities to apply principles, practices and procedures within discipline to complete difficult assignments.
KSA 02	Strong creativity and problem solving abilities to apply principles, practices and procedures within discipline to complete difficult assignments.	Demonstrated ability to create AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings.
KSA 03	Demonstrated ability to create AV flow diagrams, schematics and AV infrastructure drawings.	Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of AV principles and practice.
KSA 04	Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and regulations and ability to provide technical advice based on sound understanding of AV principles and practice.	Demonstrated experience managing phases of AV projects including obtaining scope, budget, planning, design, bid preparation, installation, inspection, testing and final walk through. Ability to test and operate installed AV IT equipment.
KSA 05	Demonstrated experience managing phases of AV projects including obtaining scope, budget, planning, design, bid preparation, installation, inspection, testing and final walk through. Ability to test and operate installed AV IT equipment.	Knowledge of electronics theory with emphasis on audio, video and communications circuitry, AV IT control systems and signal flow. Knowledge of acoustic design theory.
KSA 06	Knowledge of audio, video and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements.	Excellent attention to detail.
KSA 07	Knowledge of electronics theory with emphasis on audio, video and communications circuitry, AV IT control systems and signal flow.	Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
KSA 08	Knowledge of acoustic design theory.	Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
KSA 09	Excellent attention to detail.	Strong project management skills needed to assume responsibility for accomplishment of project objectives.
KSA 10	Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.	Advanced knowledge of audio, video and control systems as well as architectural and cabling requirements.
KSA 11	Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.	Advanced knowledge of AV IT design and field implementation.
KSA 12	Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.	Demonstrated ability to lead a project or team and to maintain a climate of fairness, cooperation and professionalism.
KSA 13	Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates problem-solving skills. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
Environment	Campus, medical center and other university settings along with various external venues.	Campus, medical center and other university settings along with various external venues.
Career Path 1	AV IT Engineer 4	Information Technology > AV IT > Professional
Career Path 2		Information Technology > AV IT > Supervisory and Management
Career Path 3		Information Technology > AV IT Engineering > Supervisory and Management