[SBE] Can Your Manager Tell You What You Do For A living?

[Ted Randall]

Sadly the job description is dead on, as far as what many companies are
expecting.
If you were to add "the entire IT network" and "part time assistant has not
been budgeted" to the description you would have the exact job description
expected by a local Nashville radio group (un-named).
Not all groups are that unreasonable but some most certainly are.
Problem is most all groups are moving in this direction.
Question is how do we turn this around?
This is a question I was asking several years ago.
I believe this is the reason that more young folks are not attracted to this
profession.
Medical doctors and surgeons are not on call 24/7 with no break at all.
Many engineers work through a cycle of several years with no vacation.
Burnout is getting higher and groups burn people out, so they just leave.
Some tough it out, only to be fired, as no one can physically cope with this
kind of thing.
Burnout is getting to be epidemic as well and I know many engineers that
have developed severe health problems, attempting to cope with these
expectations, trying to keep their jobs. 
Attitudes go down in the dumps and folks can get pretty depressed.

This is NOT a case of bad engineers and there is no simple solution such as
our image as engineers(dress for success).
It's a real and tangible problem.
Not for all groups and stations thank God but this trend is on the grow.
Joke or not it is reality.
What can all of the creative minds in this forum conceive that could make a
difference and help turn this misconception of management around?
Thinking like engineers, how can we let management and owners know this kind
of thinking, ultimately results into the loss of $$ "to their bottom line".
They are saving nothing and risking everything.

Sorry for the long post!
I promise not to post anything else for at least a week:)

Ted Randall
Past Chapter Chair
Chapter 103 Nashville, TN
tedrandall at accessnashville.com



 



-----Original Message-----
From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of Ben
Weiss
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:52 PM
To: 'sbe member discussion mail list'
Subject: Re: [SBE] Can Your Manager Tell You What You Do For A living?

It may be a joke but what would the company that employs this "ideal"
engineer offer to pay?  It seems to me that both job descriptions are closer
to reality than not!

Ben Weiss

-----Original Message-----
From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of Richard
Hardy
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 9:26 PM
To: rzeigler at krvn.com; sbe member discussion mail list
Subject: Re: [SBE] Can Your Manager Tell You What You Do For A living?

I think this is a joke, I believe I know the person posting this but then
again he may be serious!  By the way it is in lovely Dalhart, TX. Richard
Hardy

----- Original Message -----
From: "R. V. Zeigler"
To: sbe at sbe.org
Subject: Re: [SBE] Can Your Manager Tell You What You Do For A living?
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:21:35 -0500


I apologize in advance for the length of this posting, but I
believe that this is quite pertinent to the thread. It was posted
on All Access so it seems to be a legitimate job opening.

Seeking Chief Engineer
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Chief Engineer
JOB # 25783-02366501

Looking for an experienced RF Engineer. If you want to grow your RF
or electronic skills, we have 4 FM's and 1 AM & 1 TV The closest
transmitter to the studio is 33 mi+ and travel from one site to
another is long. Knowledge of Prophet Automation, strong computer
skills, networks, broadcast routing systems , consoles, telephone
systems, copiers, HVAC, Roll around chairs, plumbing and desk
assembly desirable. You need a valid drivers license and ability to
lift 50 lbs. Will be on call 24 hours a day. This opportunity is
for someone who has proven troubleshooting skills and wants to
work! Experience in Electronics or Broadcast Engineering is a must.

Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position

Posting Date: 03/19/08

Position Description:
Protects the station license by assisting and participating in the
maintenance, installation, acquisition and modification of
broadcasting equipment.

Duties Include:
Preventative and corrective maintenance of all owned radio stations
and TV in the market. Scope of maintenance includes transmitters,
STL links, studio equipment, production studios, broadcast
automation computers and computer networks. Installing,
troubleshooting, repair and/or replacement of associated defective
broadcasting and computer hardware and software. Observe and
maintain adherence to FCC and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
Interfaces with third-party vendors as directed. Assist with the
upkeep and compliance of operator and EAS logs. Emergency/on-call
engineering coverage. Work alone at transmitter sites and
studios(no backups here-sorry). Employee is expected to maintain a
presence in the main studioduring normal operating hours 8a-5:30p
with transmitter site work on evenings and weekends, cover remotes
on weekends and monitor transmitters 24 hours. This position
requires that the employee be on call 24 hours a day, respond
immediately!! to call situation and communicate call situations
with the GM. This may be modified according to the Program Director.

Selection Criteria:
Must have fifteen years minimum verifiable experience in the
performing of preventative & corrective maintenance and
installation of radio-TV broadcast transmitters and studio
automation systems. Must be on-call for on-site emergencies 24/7.
Must be able to obtain a TX valid drivers license and provide 4wd
vehicle,tools and test gear as needed.

To Apply:
Auto Maxin 806-333-7503
Email resume' kxit at xit.net


EOE




jayedwards, 3/18/2008 4:04:58 PM, kxit at xit.net
Message #221167

-- R. V. Zeigler, Dir. of Eng.
Nebraska Rural Radio Assn.
KRVN-KTIC-KNEB
rzeigler at krvn.com

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