AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES MANAGER (Information Technology Manager I)

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Director (CEA) of the Chamber and Committee Division, the Information Technology Manager I (ITM I) assumes both tactical and strategic responsibility to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the business activities of the Audiovisual Services (AV) team in support of the California State Legislature. The incumbent provides oversight, leadership, supervision, guidance, mentoring, and support for staff that provide Audiovisual support for the Legislature, conducting transparent, reliable, and uninterrupted legislative business operations. The Legislative Data Center (LDC) AV team supports all aspects of the Assembly’s broadcast and hearing operations, from maintaining the studio, control rooms, chamber technology, and remote hearings, ensuring all legislative proceedings are captured, transmitted, and archived without failure. Audiovisual Services team is responsible for real time, mission critical support during Floor Session, committee hearings, statewide remote hearings, and emergency communications. The LDC AV team’s responsibilities are tied directly to statutory transparency requirements, public broadcast obligations, and the operational continuity of the legislative process. This detailed work ensures the Legislature can function, be seen, be heard, and meet its constitutional and public facing responsibilities. The incumbent’s responsibilities have an extreme impact on the business success of the LDC. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD. 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.) Employment Application (STD. 678): Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification. School Transcripts: When using education to qualify, unofficial transcripts must be submitted. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. If selected for appointment, official transcripts may be required. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • In depth knowledge of the legislative business cycle and calendar • Knowledge of legislative business processes and practices • Three (3) or more years of experience with audiovisual/broadcast studio operations, live video event production, and/or audiovisual services support • Two (2) or more years of experience in a lead role supporting audiovisual and/or broadcast studio operations • 5+ years of experience leading and/or supervising IT professionals