[AV Media Matters] VACANCY/UNC Audio Engineer

[smweiss@email.unc.edu]

ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN I
Manuscripts Department

Position:		Electronics Technician I (24-month appointment)
Position Number:	51169
Pay Grade:		64
Salary Range:		$23,831 - $36,621

The Manuscripts Department of the Academic Affairs 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 Sound & Image
Librarian, the technician 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.

Qualifications
Required:  Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of a
two-year technical school course in electronics; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience

Preferred:  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 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
Transfer Opportunities Program (TOP) forms are available in the Library
Personnel Office for any permanent State employee who is interested in
applying for the position.  All other applicants should contact: Office of
Human Resources, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB #1045,
725 Airport Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, (919) 962-2991.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
11/08/99