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The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana’s unique history, people, places, and events. Click here to learn more about LPB : https://www.lpb.org/about/about-us/ The Louisiana Educational TV Authority (also known as Louisiana Public Broadcasting - LPB) is seeking a Facilities Operations Supervisor to be a part of their Engineering team . We’re looking for a Television Engineer Supervisor (Facilities Operations Supervisor) to join our team. The supervisor will play a vital role in overseeing facility operations and equipment to ensure a high standard of facility maintenance and operational efficiency. This role involves strategic leadership, program management, and coordination with various vendors and stakeholders to maintain and enhance LPB's facilities. The Facilities Supervisor provides oversight and supervision to the Facilities Maintenance Manager A, to contract staff, and to personnel at other sites. This role oversees daily facilities operations, including preventative maintenance, major repairs, and construction projects, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Six years of experience in television engineering; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in television engineering; OR An engineering-level certification designation from the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) plus three years of experience in television engineering; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in television engineering. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: • Supervises facility operations and oversees the Facility Maintenance Manager. • Approves facility maintenance schedules and reviews completed work. • Manages agency fleet operations, including vehicle utilization and preventive maintenance. • Reviews and approves fleet usage records, mileage reimbursements, and related documentation. • Authorizes payments, resolves invoice discrepancies, and ensures compliance with contract terms. • Coordinates telecommunications equipment, services, and system modifications with the Office of Technology Management (OTM). • Monitors telecommunications services and expenditures, reporting discrepancies as needed. • Evaluates agency telecommunications usage and identifies training needs. • Maintains current agency telephone listings and attends required telecommunications training. • Designated as the agency’s Assistant Property Manager for the Louisiana Property Assistance Agency (LPAA) Preference will be given to candidates with verified work experience in the following areas: Candidates with broad-range facility maintenance oversight Originating contract specifications for facility construction and associated maintenance/services. Overseeing financial and administrative functions, including budget development, accounting, procurement, vendor contracts, property control, and consumable inventory. Supervisory experience Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type : Probational Location : Baton Rouge, Louisiana Work Schedule: Work hours are 8-hour days , Monday-Friday. May be required to on-call status, based on need and project scopes. Division : Engineering Department Compensation: Applicants that possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g). How To Appl y: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Kayotta “Kay” Lewis Louisiana Educational TV Authority 7733 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA70810 Email: HumanResources @ lpb.org Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) . LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. /agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.