Video Conferencing Systems Manager

Bexar County PA; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County PA seeks a Video Conferencing Systems Manager to lead the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive county-wide AV conferencing system.

The role oversees projects across county offices, ensures daily functionality of justice and law enforcement video equipment, and coordinates with outside agencies while managing budgets, staff and vendor relations for cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field, plus five years of project management experience with two years supervisory.
• Extensive knowledge of audio/video technology and video conferencing.
• Skill in equipment needs assessment, development and implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage employees and vendors; build effective working relationships.
• Must secure and maintain background clearance; pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Manages CVCS implementation and maintenance across County offices; coordinates with outside agencies.
• Keeps criminal justice and law enforcement A/V conferencing equipment operational daily.
• Leads projects as PM, acts as technical advisor, and builds agency-wide video Conferencing system.
• Serves on technical advisory committees and helps scope projects.
• Develops annual/long-term CVCS projects; drafts RFPs and reviews bids.
• Administers CVCS budget and ensures cost-effective operations.
• Manages development of A/V conferencing software applications; trains users.
• Evaluates hardware and networking options; recommends funding.
• Develops and implements A/V training programs for staff at various levels.
• Oversees design, installation, configuration and upgrades to equipment.
• Presents status updates to Commissioners Court.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Video conferencing knowledge

Project management

Supervisory experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Operate video equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS / related

Tools

Video conferencing software

Networking basics

Job description

Job Title

Video Conferencing Systems Manager

Pay Rate

Min to Mid Range $73,200.00 - $89,664.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive County-wide audio/video conferencing system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the implementation and maintenance of a County wide Video Conferencing System (CVCS) including audio/video conference projects throughout Bexar County Offices and Departments including coordination with outside agencies
• Maintains the daily functionality of criminal justice and law enforcement audio/video conferencing equipment
• Acts as project leader, technical advisor, and advocate of further development; implements an integrated, agency-wide video conferencing system by maintaining extensive contact with other professionals within Bexar County establishing/supporting an agency-wide video conferencing system
• Leads or serves on technical advisory committees, reviews consultant reports, and assists in project scoping as needed for video conferencing related projects
• Develops annual and long term CVCS projects and related strategies; (e.g., prepares requests for proposal, solicits and reviews bids for audio/video services, recommends awards to Commissioners Court and monitors services for contract compliance; researches, writes and administers grants related to audio/video conferencing projects, etc.)
• Administers CVCS budget, authorizes expenditures and ensures cost effective operations
• Manages development of audio/video conferencing software applications within Bexar County, involving configuring, designing developing, testing, documenting applications, training users and resolving problems as needed
• Investigates and recommends audio/video conferencing hardware and networking options and alternatives, including recommendations for funding
• Develops and implements an effective audio/video conferencing training program for Bexar County staff at various levels of expertise, educating staff and management on video conferencing capabilities and opportunities
• Oversees the design, selection, installation, configuration and periodic upgrades to video conferencing equipment and system
• Presents periodic status updates to Commissioners Court
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor‘s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field, and five (5) years project management experience including two (2) years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Considerable knowledge of audio/video technology including video conferencing experience; knowledge of current industry trends and developments
• Skill in equipment needs assessment, development and implementation; skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill to operate all video equipment; skill in communicating technical information to individuals with varying levels of equipment literacy
• Ability to manage employees and vendors; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and vendors
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

Required Scheduling

Required to be on-call 24-hours a day

May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance. Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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