(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Monitors regulations and ensures proper licensing by determining frequencies used by departments, searching for valid licenses and updating information, coordinating new licensing, preparing documents and coordinating with outside agencies, and maintaining files.

2

S

Manages contracts and purchases by authorizing and reviewing requests for payment, reviewing requests for new and/or upgraded equipment, initiating purchase orders, inspecting delivered equipment, scheduling installations, monitoring contract requirements, reviewing charges, scheduling maintenance and repairs, and reviewing work performed.

3

S

Ensures licensure compliance by reviewing specifications, monitoring channels for call sign announcements, monitoring voice transmissions, forwarding information to departments, and advising city personnel on transmissions.

4

S

Acts as technical advisor and city representative by attending and participating in meetings and on committees, working with neighboring agencies on improvements, and participating in the procurement process.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.  Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years experience.

Supervision

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees.

Human Collaboration Skills

Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.  Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.  Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license, FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

Light

X

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Making presentations, observing work site, observing work duties, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings

Walking

O

To other departments/offices

Lifting

O

Supplies, equipment

Carrying

O

Supplies, equipment

Pushing/Pulling

R

Equipment

Reaching

O

For supplies, for files

Handling

O

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

F

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calibrating equipment

Kneeling

R

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

R

Under equipment

Bending

R

Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground, making repairs

Twisting

O

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

O

Stairs

Balancing

N

Vision

F

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public, listening to equipment

Talking

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

R

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

O

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

O

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

F

Noisy/Distracting Environment

O

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center