Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.5 | 08/2019 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.5 | 08/2019 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.62 | 08/2019 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.25 | 08/2019 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible. | Core | 65 | 08/2019 |
| Monitor and log transmitter readings. | Core | 66 | 08/2019 |
| Maintain programming logs as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission. | Core | 66 | 08/2019 |
| Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts. | Core | 66 | 08/2019 |
| Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing. | Core | 66 | 08/2019 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 4.98 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.94 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.1 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.79 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.44 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.14 | 11/2023 |