PHOTOGRAPHER

Code: 02664@ Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

A position in this job category typically determines techniques for photography; schedules the use of equipment or facilities; reviews photographic proofs; sets-up photographic equipment or apparatus; repairs minor malfunctions of photographic equipment; develops black- and-white or color film; operates still picture cameras and film processing equipment and provides technical information.

CHARACTERISTIC TASKS

Education

Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in photography or photographic technology.

License

S, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.

SUBSTITUTION

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute one (1) year of professional experience in work involving the taking, developing and printing of photographs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.

Occupational Group: Art Occupations Occupational Family: Photography Level 1 Title Code: @

Note

The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.

Checks photographic equipment and accessories for working condition

Determines techniques for photography

Copies negatives from flat art or photographs

Records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Reviews photographic proofs

Writes technical specifications for purchase of equipment, supplies and parts

Inventories materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Corrects flaws in prints or negatives

Obtains current price quotes for special purchases

Schedules the use of equipment or facilities

Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Estimates necessary quantity of time, costs, materials or personnel for the accomplishment of assignments or goals

Recommends the purchase of new and replacement materials, equipment, parts and supplies

Files records

Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field Requisitions materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Plans workshops, seminars, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations

Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoices

Designs layouts for graphic or printed materials

Develops black-and-white or color film

Operates film processing equipment

Operates still picture cameras

Mixes developing and fixing solutions for film processing

Selects film type and camera lenses

Set-ups photographic equipment or apparatus

Collects photos and cuts for graphics projects

Makes black-and-white or color prints from negatives

Delivers film or other materials to processing labs

Makes transparencies and slides

Set-ups design arrangements for photography

Strips negatives

Arranges slides for presentations

Makes (produce) camera-ready copy

Repairs minor malfunctions of photographic equipment

Arranges perishable stock by date received

Cleans tools and work areas

Makes frames for artwork

Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments

Provides technical information

Solicits technical information

CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the characteristics and uses of various types of film

Knowledge of techniques for film processing

Knowledge of the types of camera lenses and their use

Knowledge of polycontrast and other filters

Knowledge of the procedures for operating enlarging equipment

Knowledge of principles and techniques of photography

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of photographic lighting

Knowledge of the various grades and characteristics of photographic papers

Knowledge of procedures for printing photographs

Knowledge of chemicals used in film processing

Knowledge of procedures for stripping negatives

Knowledge of techniques for trimming and mounting artwork or photographs

Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

Knowledge of procedures for cleaning tools and work area

Knowledge of aesthetic design

Knowledge of layout techniques

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of procedures for requisitioning materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Knowledge of filing procedures

Knowledge of graphic arts techniques and media

Ability to produce clear, sharp photographs

Ability to operate still picture cameras

Ability to correct flaws in prints and negatives using air-brushing, retouching, or dodging techniques

Ability to perform minor maintenance of and repairs to photographic equipment

Ability to operate film processing equipment

Ability to perform major maintenance of and repairs to photographic equipment

Ability to perceive color differences

Ability to troubleshoot media equipment

Ability to compare written or printed material for accuracy

Ability to establish goals and set priorities

Ability to keep accurate records

Ability to use layout equipment and tools

MINIMUM