ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST - CONTRIBUTING (TIME-LIMITED POSITION):
Southern Folklife Collection, Wilson Library
Working Title: Audio Recording Engineer
Position Number: 61011
Pay Band Range: $30,888 - $69,436
HIRING RANGE: $30,888 - $31,591
Closing Date: August 24, 2012
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
The selected candidate must have experience in audio engineering work. This person must have the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented setting and be able to communicate effectively. The Audio Recording Engineer must have a working knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations, audio playback equipment, and Excel and Word processing applications and demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.
Description of Duties:
The Southern Folklife Collection of Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill seeks a qualified audio engineer to assist with archival restoration and re-recording of deteriorating sound recordings of traditional music and oral history from the Southern United States. Under the direction of the Department's Curator, the audio engineer will be responsible for the restoration of sound recordings, the playback and transfer of source recordings, the technical documentation of transfer processes, and the installation, set-up and maintenance of studio equipment. This is a time-limited position funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Education and Experience: Associate's degree in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications: Formal training in audio engineering or equivalent experience, knowledge of electronic circuitry and ability to read wiring diagrams. Ability to install, interface, maintain, and trouble-shoot audio equipment highly desirable. B.A. in a technical field or in the humanities preferred. Experience working with sound recordings in an archival setting, and knowledge of specialized equipment used for preservation work including open reel tape decks, turntables, photographic styli, restoration pre-amps, equalization and filtering devices, disc and tape cleaning equipment, etc. preferred. Knowledge of historic audio formats such as acetate, aluminum, and glass-based discs and acetate-based magnetic tape and knowledge of the processes by which these formats deteriorate over time. Knowledge of the recommended practices and guidelines for archival restoration and transfer of sound recordings, including proper level setting, selection of appropriate styli, appropriate filtering, etc. Experience working with field and/or home recording as well as experience working with deteriorating audio media strongly preferred.
To Apply
To apply for SPA positions, use the Office of Human Resources ApplicantWeb online application system http://www.unc.edu/appweb/step1.html. The ApplicantWeb will guide you through the process of completing your application online. Applicants will be able to create and save applications, resumes and cover letters.
Positions are posted on the Library's web page until filled. For more information on application procedures, applicants may contact:
Office of Human Resources
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
104 Airport Drive, CB #1045
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 843-2300
An Equal Opportunity Employer
