The O*NET Data Collection Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, seeks the input of expert electronics engineers for data for the Dept. of Labor. O*NET, a comprehensive source of occupational data, is conducting the survey. O*NET is a free resource and provides instant access to detailed descriptions on more than 1,000 occupations that drive the U.S. economy.
O*NET has asked the SBE to encourage our members to participate in this initiative to help ensure that the complexities of our profession are described accurately in the O*NET database for the American public. The study, O*NET Description of Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, includes those who research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
You are considered an Occupation Expert if you meet all the following criteria:
• Have at least one year of professional experience working in the occupation.
• Have a minimum of 5 years combined in one or more of the following: practicing, training, teaching, and/or supervising others who perform the occupation.
• Are currently actively involved in the field and based in the U.S.
How to Participate
If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please contact Nicole Glass at RTI International, the O*NET data collection contractor, at nglass@onet.rti.org or 919-865-3440 ext. 108. Please provide the following:
• Full Name
• Mailing Address with City and State
• Daytime Phone Number
• Email Address
• Professional Organization Affiliation: SBE
Process and Participation Incentive
A random sample of experts responding to this request will be invited to complete a set of questionnaires. Experts who are selected and agree to participate will receive a $40 Visa gift code and a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Department of Labor.
You are encouraged to keep information about your profession accurate and current for the benefit of our colleagues and the nation.
Privacy
All O*NET data collection procedures were approved by RTI’s Institutional Review Board which protects the rights of research participants. To maintain privacy, your expert input will be combined with that provided by other occupation experts and will be used to define work values and worker characteristics for this occupation. The O*NET data is published and released at the occupation level only and/or reported in aggregate form only.
Other than sharing the request for participants, the SBE is not affiliated with O*NET and receives nothing in exchange for distributing the request. The SBE is sharing the participation request to help build awareness of broadcast engineering and multimedia technology careers.
If you know anyone within your organization who is also an expert and would be willing to participate, please forward this request to them.
