Class Code: 14716
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
MASTER CONTROL OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
Performs routine duties required in operating master
control equipment, with specialization in audio, video, digital, remote
control, and computer-based equipment associated with master control; performs
related work as required.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Operates master control for
on-air operations in the distribution of program material; operates equipment
in the Network Operations Center (NOC) area in support of master control and
on-air operations.
Operates
transmitter/translator control systems located in the principal facility;
monitors transmitter/translator facility control systems for proper operation.
Responsible for proper
compliance of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) rules and regulations applicable to all areas of
engineering and maintenance of required records associated with the FCC and
FAA.
Operates various
equipment/systems associated with master control (e.g., A/V switching, A/V
servers, character generators, still store, 2000 insertion) and all systems
both digital and analog involved in regular operation.
Responsible for checking
quality and technical standards of the audio, closed captioning, and video
levels to meet broadcast standards.
Diagnoses and performs
basic signal re-routes to correct problems until repairs can be made; makes
dubs for operations department.
Reports errors and
technical problems to the appropriate departments within specified timeframes,
maintains required EAS logs, and verifies and corrects program logs.
Knowledge of the basic signal
flow through the facility.
Knowledge of traffic and
logging procedures.
Knowledge of FCC and FAA
rules and regulations applicable to all areas of engineering responsibility.
Ability to operate
equipment used in Master Control.
Ability to understand television
station operation and the delivery of programming to the viewers.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities, and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to
individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information. Listens to others
and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited two-year
college, or technical school with an associate’s degree in electronic
technology, or closely related field, and one year of experience in operating,
maintaining, and repairing master control electronic equipment;
OR
possession of a certificate in electronics technology,
or closely related field, from a recognized technical, military, business, area
school, junior college, or university, and two years of full-time experience
operating, maintaining, and repairing complex electronic master control
equipment in a radio or television transmitter/translator or network studio;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and
experience substituting one year of the required experience (30 semester hours
or 1 year) for each year of the required education.
NOTE:
Positions in this class are exempt from
the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of
Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise. Apply directly to the employing agency.
6450
Corporate Drive
Effective
Date: 9/07 DK