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BROADCAST TECHNICIAN 3

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BROADCAST TECHNICIAN 3
Class Code: 201G
Category: Information Services


Definition

Lead work of technicians and participate in the operation and maintenance of a radio and/or television facility or system.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Positions in this class are responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of broadcast technicians and supportive personnel; and for performing specialized maintenance, repair, and construction work on highly complex radio and television facilities and/or broadcast/distribution systems.

Typical Work

Acts as a working lead and installs, maintains, and operates studios, control rooms and related television/radio systems and equipment;

Directs and operates equipment for remote control broadcasts and operates recording equipment;

Conducts performance tests on television and radio broadcast stations, as set forth in FCC Rules and Regulations;

Trains and supervises student operators and technicians;

Provides technical assistance to production staff relating to equipment usage and limitations;

Assists in the development of plans to modify and expend existing radio/television facilities;

Performs related duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Desirable Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience/training in radio or television broadcast technician work. First class Federal Communications Commission radio-telephone operator license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Examination Requirements

• A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability, and other elements which are established through job analysis.

Class Specification History

New Class: 3-7-73
Revise Class: 7-18-75
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
Revised new class code: (formerly 3552) effective July 1, 2007

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.