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Job Description: Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
Radio Operators spend a lot of their time Documenting/Recording Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Auditory Attention, and Written Expression. Radio Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Active Listening and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Scheduling Work and Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Interacting With Computers
Analyzing Data or Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Thinking Creatively
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing Administrative Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Staffing Organizational Units
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Auditory Attention
Written Expression
Speech Recognition
Problem Sensitivity
Hearing Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Time Sharing
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Perceptual Speed
Control Precision
Visualization
Originality
Speed of Closure
Manual Dexterity
Memorization
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Mathematical Reasoning
Far Vision
Visual Color Discrimination
Number Facility
Glare Sensitivity
Sound Localization
Depth Perception
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Communications and Media
Psychology
Clerical
Telecommunications
Transportation
Geography
Law and Government
Education and Training
Personnel and Human Resources
Administration and Management
Philosophy and Theology
Mathematics
Sociology and Anthropology
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Physics
Engineering and Technology
Biology
Production and Processing
Economics and Accounting
Foreign Language
Wages
California
$61,920
New York
$59,110
Michigan
$53,860
Ohio
$36,750
Massachusetts
$34,510
Illinois
$26,900
Louisiana
$24,010
Puerto Rico
$18,020
Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Monitoring
Writing
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Instructing
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Judgment and Decision Making
Operation Monitoring
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Persuasion
Troubleshooting
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Operations Analysis
Science
Operation and Control
Technology Design
Mathematics
Programming
Work Values
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Relationships
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Self Control
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Persistence
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Innovation
Concern for Others
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Telephone
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With External Customers
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Consequence of Error
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Physical Proximity
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Level of Competition
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Degree of Automation
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Spend Time Standing
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Work Schedules
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Standing
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
- Importance Supplemental-
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master