BROADCAST ENGINEER1718P3
DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is advanced technical and specialized engineering work in the design, fabrication, maintenance and repair of sophisticated technical broadcast equipment and systems. Work involves designing and developing broadcast systems, modifying or building new equipment when necessary to integrate existing equipment into new systems. Develops test procedures to evaluate performance of systems and equipment to insure compliance with specifications and operating efficiency. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction…" Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL D: Unusual - The type of position which requires the exercise of unusual managerial, administrative, or scientific skill often involving several unrelated activities, frequent decisions, meeting of deadlines, negotiations with other high level functionaries, and planning, organizing, developing and coordinating large scale work projects requiring an unusual amount of concentration and analytic ability or unusually difficult engineering or scientific research or development or both. Complexity - LEVEL D: Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple, unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually broadly defined or technical requiring careful analysis and interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL D: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are significant as the work may be rarely if ever reviewed, making errors difficult to detect. Errors may cause major program failure or a high degree of confusion. Injuries to others due to errors are serious or incapacitating or both and costs due to errors are substantial. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from Network Transmission Specialist class series which requires a knowledge of telecommunications and data communications. Differs from Broadcast Supervisor class in which incumbents perform supervisory work. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Maintains wiring diagrams of installations and modifications of installations. Inspects new or remodeled equipment and new or remodeled construction areas to determine compliance with specifications. Designs, fabricates and constructs electronic devices. May supervise other technicians in the installation, maintenance and repair of broadcast equipment. Fabricates electronic subsystems from drawings or sketches. Integrates sets of instruments into a working system. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of Federal Communication Commission rules and regulations as applied to broadcast engineering. *Knowledge of the principles and techniques of applied electronics. Knowledge of industry standards for broadcast equipment. *Knowledge of testing and maintenance procedures for analog and digital broadcasting equipment. *Knowledge of techniques involved in designing, fabricating, maintaining and repairing broadcast equipment and systems. Abilities *Ability to read and interpret complicated broadcast equipment schematics. *Ability to design, fabricate, maintain and repair broadcast equipment and systems. *Ability to identify and determine design specifications and compatibility standards of broadcasting equipment. *Ability to communicate technical information precisely in oral and written form. *Ability to draft blueprints describing electrical circuitry. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years of experience in broadcast/mechanical/electronic engineering. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
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