AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST

  DEFINITION:

  Under direction, plans and organizes audio visual productions 
  and operates a variety of audio visual equipment including, but 
  not limited to, video tape  recorders, television and movie 
  cameras; may coordinate various activities involved with stage
  production; does related work as required.

  EXAMPLES OF WORK:

  May plan and organizes audio visual productions by writing 
  production scripts and plans.

  Supervises production personnel by assigning work 
  to be performed.

  Operates a variety of audio visual equipment used in the work 
  such as editing machines, video tape recorders, television and 
  movie cameras, waveform monitors, processing amplifiers, 
  audio recorders, sound mixers and slide, film strip and motion 
  picture projectors.

  Orders necessary equipment and supplies.

  Stores, safeguards, and makes minor repairs and 
  adjustments to equipment used.

  Maintains needed records and files.

  Provides technical advice on the use of audio visual equipment.

  Prepares and submits budgetary requests as needed.
  
  May participate in various activities involved in the setting 
  of scenery and props for stage productions.

  May coordinate staffing of volunteers and employees for 
  stage productions.

  Maintains inventory of theater and stage supplies.

  May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and information systems used by 
  the agency, office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  EDUCATION:

  Graduation from a two (2) year course at an accredited
  college or university with a major course of study in
  telecommunications, communication arts or a related field.

  EXPERIENCE:

  One (1) year of experience in the production of audio visual
  presentations which shall have included the operation of a 
  variety of audio visual equipment such as television and 
  motion picture cameras, video tape recorders and sound 
  equipment.

  SUBSTITUTION:
  
  Applicants who do not possess the required education may
  substitute the above experience on a year for year basis.

  LICENSE:

  Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
  employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties 
  of the position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
  
  Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in the planning
  and organizing of audio visual productions.

  Knowledge of the procedures used in operating audio and video
  equipment.

  Knowledge of the methods of care, cutting, splicing, mixing
  and making sound and silent films and video tapes.

  Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work
  methods.

  Ability to plan and supervise the production of audio visual
  presentations.

  Ability to operate a variety of audio visual equipment
  including televisions and motion picture cameras, video 
  tape recorders, and sound equipment.

  Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to
  individuals and groups.

  Ability to store, safeguard, and make minor repairs and
  adjustments to the equipment used.

  Ability to provide technical assistance on the use of audio
  visual equipment.

  Ability to coordinate various activities involved with stage
  productions.

  Ability to prepare budgetary reports.

  Ability to maintain a working inventory.

  Ability to maintain needed records of files.

  Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the 
  agency, office, or related units.

  Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate 
  in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered 
  as acceptable forms of communication.

  Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job 
  after reasonable accommodation is made to their known 
  limitations.  If the accommodation cannot be made because 
  it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons 
  may not be eligible.

  CODES:  04985                     MER             11/16/07

  THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY.