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Broadcast Technicians

Set up, operate, and maintain the electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. Control audio equipment to regulate volume level and quality of sound during radio and television broadcasts. Operate transmitter to broadcast radio or television programs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.64)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (4.01)
  3. Use my brain - Data (3.93)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  5. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.88)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.88)
  7. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  8. Repair - Things (3.72)
  9. Listen - People (3.62)
  10. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.59)
  11. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.51)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  2. Active Listening (3.50)
  3. Monitoring (3.50)
  4. Operation Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Near Vision (3.75)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.74)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.64)
  3. Integrity (4.62)
  4. Cooperation (4.38)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.31)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.25)
  7. Achievement/Effort (4.24)
  8. Initiative (4.18)
  9. Self Control (4.11)
  10. Independence (4.11)
  11. Persistence (4.01)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.93)
  13. Innovation (3.59)
  14. Leadership (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.62)
  2. Getting Information (4.10)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.88)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.82)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.80)
  6. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.72)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (3.68)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.67)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.61)
  1. Read Technical Drawings (4.10)
  2. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.10)
  3. Read Blueprints (4.10)
  4. Read Schematics (4.10)
  5. Use Film Production Techniques (3.88)
  6. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.88)
  7. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.80)
  8. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.80)
  9. Distinguish Colors (3.80)
  10. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (3.80)
  11. Understand Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work (3.80)
  12. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (3.72)
  13. Replace Electronic Components (3.72)
  14. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (3.72)
  15. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (3.72)
  16. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (3.72)
  17. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (3.72)
  18. Maintain Daily Logs Or Records (3.68)