Additional Info

General Position Information

Position Number: 00062928	Working Title: Operations Manager
Department Name: Radio UNO	Reports To Title: General Manager, KVNO - CFAM
FLSA Designation: Exempt - Administrative Professional	Union:

Position Description Details

Responsibilities and Duties

RESPONSIBILITY	TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE	ESSENTIAL FUNCTION	TASKS
Duties & Responsibilities	100	X	Monitors all on-air operations. 40% Ensures all aspects of technology for KVNO and its employees are working optimally. 30% Chief Operator. 10% FCC compliance. 10% Other duties. 10%

Zone Definition Factors

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Advanced expertise in radio station operation and management is required, as well as working knowledge of NexGen digital automation software and traffic systems, audio routing systems, and satellite and broadband program distribution systems. Must have the ability to learn new software and teach others. Studio and field digital audio recording best principles and practices knowledge is required. Essential skills in standard digital audio editing software programs such as Adobe Audition and Pro Tools is required. Keeps abreast of new and emerging broadcast and internet related technologies.

Problem Solving - Decision Making

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; highly self-motivated and dependable; ability to work successfully alone and collaboratively with colleagues, students and volunteers with a large degree of independence and innovation; ability to independently make decisions that positively affect the organization and achievements of staff and organizational goals. Must have good problem-solving strategies and be a creative and innovative thinker with the ability to work harmoniously in a team-oriented environment.

Impact

This position is vital to KVNO's ability to operate.

Interactions

Interacts with all KVNO staff and occasionally with listeners, donors or other members of the public.

Supervision Received

Extensive latitude to work independently in matters that have a broad effect on overall policies, programs and/or areas of specialization. [4]

Supervision Exercised

Does this position supervise?:

Yes

What types of employees do you supervise?:

Managerial/ Professional,Office/ Service

Type of Supervision Exercised:

Serves as work team leader. Distributes, schedules, and monitors the progress or work tasks of the program or project. May be involved in the recommendation of personnel actions to manager. [2B]

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Working Environment

Office,Other/ Combined

If Other/Combined Environment, please explain:

In the office, in studios, and at the transmitter site as necessary to achieve goals and best practices of operation.

Activity Frequency

Sit: Frequently (34-66%)	Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)	Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)	Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Occasionally (1-33%)	Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%)
Squatting: Occasionally (1-33%)	Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%)

Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity

Lift: Occasionally (1-33%) 61 - 74 lbs	Push: Frequently (34-66%) 11 - 20 lbs
Carry: Occasionally (1-33%) 21 - 40 lbs	Pull: Occasionally (1-33%) 21 - 40 lbs

Exposure

Animals (Category 1):	Moving Machinery: YES
Animals (Category 3):	Biohazardous Material:
Blood & Bloody Fluids:	Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: YES
Radiation/ Radioactive:	Noise: YES
Chemical Hazards:	Working from Heights:
Electrical Hazards: YES	Confined Space:
3B or Class 4 Laser:	Dust and Dusty environments:
Hot Work:

Use of Protective Equipment

Hearing Protection:	Eye Protection:
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: YES	Protective Clothing:

If other protection, please explain:

Due to the various scenarios where the Operations Manager may have to work to correct problems both within and outside of the radio station - it is possible the Operations Manager may CHOOSE to wear protective gear depending on the situation.