Broadcast Technician 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
17551 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
22351 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)
DEFINITION
Operate, monitor, and maintain a radio or television broadcast transmitter, video-tape unit, master control panel; or studio production equipment for radio and/or television.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class perform with minimum supervision, fully-qualified technical level duties relating to television or radio facilities and/or broadcast/distribution systems in areas of maintenance, production, operation, and programming. Work must conform with Federal Communications Commission regulations and applicable State and local communication laws for all areas including a remote broadcast facility.
TYPICAL WORK
Operate and maintain video-tape recorders; set levels, optimize head drivers, readjust controls, replace and order parts as needed;
Record and play back network programs on video-tape recorders; make tape duplicates; evaluate, repair, and screen all incoming new and used telecourse tapes;
Maintain television equipment and systems including quality evaluation, alignment, and repairing of the following studio equipment: television studio cameras, video and audio control units, monitor and switching systems, television/video-tape machines in black and white and color, audio-tape machines, microphone pickup devices, broadcast transmitter unit, etc.;
Maintain and operate a television or radio broadcast transmitter and all supporting equipment including: turning off and on equipment, making adjustments for transmission and the monitor and control outgoing signals;
May make tests and check equipment to ensure proper operation of broadcast transmission systems in compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission; maintain FCC log;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of full-time experience/training in radio or television technician work. First class Federal Communications Commission radio-telephone operator’s 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.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
03/07/1973: New Class
07/18/1975: Revise Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion