Radio Announcer Operator - Citywide Exam (3535) - (X00085)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, every year serving more than 57,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages and attend one of our 131 schools across the city of San Francisco. We aim to provide each student with an equal opportunity to succeed by promoting intellectual growth, creativity, self-discipline, cultural and linguistic sensitivity, democratic responsibility, economic competence, and physical and mental health so that each student can achieve his or her maximum potential. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we place access and equity, student achievement and accountability at the forefront of every child’s education.

Application Opening: 12/16/24

Application Deadline: 12/20/24

Compensation Range: $77,080 - $93,488

Recruitment ID: X00085

Job Description

Under general supervision, operates all equipment necessary for the broadcast of all programs listed on the daily program log; makes all necessary entries on the operations log; updates station website with program information and audio; and performs related duties as required.

The Radio Announcer-Operator is responsible for broadcasting prescribed non-commercial, educational programs for Radio Station KALW. Positions in this class are not responsible for technical maintenance work.

Job duties:

• Operates tape decks, turntables, mixers, microphones, control boards and re-mote control equipment.
• Maintains the program log as to time programs are on and off the air; records meter readings required by FCC.
• Reads on the air spot announcements and other short readings.
• Monitors record and playback level of all programs.
• Sets up equipment necessary for studio or remote broadcasts.
• Edits program audio and posts to station website.
• May include additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires the completion high school and one year of experience in radio station operations.

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Candidate knowledge center. 

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.”

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): 

Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Behavioral Competency Questionnaire: (Weight 100%) 

Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered a written exam designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which