Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
With delegated authority, interviews and recommends selection of applicants, trains new employees, acts upon leave requests, conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary action;
Edits, enhances, retouches, and resizes digital images using specialized software and digital image processing computer workstations;
Produces color managed digital images from film and digital sources suitable for pre-press and exhibition purposes;
Uses digital SLR cameras (high resolution) for capturing photographic images;
Develops and implements policies and procedures for operation of unit; develops recommendations for operating budget and price structure;
Consults with staff and clients and determines best utilization of photographic equipment and techniques to meet their service and production needs; consults with other media personnel regarding photographic or multi-media presentations;
Assesses the need for and recommends the purchase of photographic equipment; maintains equipment inventory; maintains equipment security; maintains quality control in a photographic lab;
Coordinates equipment maintenance;
Performs duties of Photographer 2;
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: operation, adjustment, and maintenance of press, commercial view, miniature, portrait, motion picture, and other professional cameras; operation of digital SLR cameras; operation of various equipment such as film negative scanners, high resolution flatbed scanners, and digital card readers; methods and techniques to use in obtaining well-composed, clear photographs; properties, characteristics, uses, and processing of photographic materials; light, lenses, and photographic optics; types of developers and chemical solutions most effective on various types of film and paper.
Ability to: plan, compose, and produce still photographs and motion pictures with news, public relations, instructional, and evidential value; develop negatives; edit, enhance, retouch, and resize digital images using specialized software and digital image processing computer workstations; produce color managed, digital images from film and digital sources for pre-press and exhibition purposes; make contact and protection prints; meet and work with public; supervise staff.
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
Four years of college-level training in photography, instructional media or communications
AND
three years of experience in instructional media or photography or as a Photographer 2, or equivalent additional qualifying experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Class Specification History
Revise Class: 11-14-74
Revise Class/Title: 9-23-85
General revision. Revises title (formerly Photography Supervisor), class code (formerly 3790), typical work, minimum qualifications; adds knowledge and abilities; effective July 1, 2007.