AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST
Audio Visual Specialist is one of New Jersey's state civil service classifications.
Eligibility comes down to 1 year of relevant experience.
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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.
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.
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, skills 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: MER 11/16/07
- THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT USE ONLY.