SUPERVISOR, FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY UNIT

Code: 44945 State Competitive Range: R19 (FY 2027) Work week 35: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $60,876.32 - $88,742.92/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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.

Education

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

Experience

Four (4) years of professional experience in work involving the taking, developing and printing of photographs, which will have included two (2) years of supervisory experience in forensic photography. LICENSES, 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 additional nonsupervisory experience. 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 Title Code Title Reference Effective: May 28, 1994 1 701(C) This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range

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. Plans, organizes and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing,promoting and disciplining of subordinates Summarizes information from files, reports, documents, research, notes or meetings Reviews photographic proofs Determines techniques for photography Checks photographic equipment and accessories for working condition Copies negatives from flat art or photographs Requisitions materials, equipment, parts or supplies Inventories materials, equipment, parts or supplies Implements maintenance procedures for work areas Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice Distributes materials, equipment, parts or supplies Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field Records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies Obtains current price quotes for special purchases Adjusts stock levels for anticipated needs Establishes technical standards Obtains props or other materials for sets, exhibits or other projects Write notices, memoranda or news releases about policy changes, major events, or other information Develops color or black-and-white film Makes slides and internegatives Operates graphic reproduction and still picture cameras Operates film processing equipment Selects camera lenses and film type Arranges perishable stock by date received Set-ups photographic equipment or apparatus Set-ups design arrangements for photography Delivers film or other materials to processing labs Repairs minor malfunctions of photographic equipment Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, accomplishments, plans or goals Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments Leads a team or other group of nonsubordinates in assigned tasks Teaches photography techniques CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of forensic photography Knowledge of the principles and techniques of photographic lighting Knowledge of the principles and techniques of photography Knowledge of the characteristics and uses of various types of film Knowledge of the procedures for operating enlarging equipment Knowledge of polycontrast and other filters Knowledge of techniques for film processing Knowledge of procedures for printing photographs Knowledge of the various grades and characteristics of photographic papers Knowledge of chemicals used in film processing Knowledge of inventory control Knowledge of principles of color theory Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision Knowledge of employee motivational theories such as reinforcement, incentives, satisfiers or job enrichment Knowledge of procedures for requisitioning materials, equipment, parts or supplies Knowledge of the principles and techniques of photography Skill in operating a motor vehicle Ability to schedule and organize work activities for others Ability to produce clear, sharp photographs Ability to operate still picture cameras Ability to perform minor maintenance of and repairs to photographic equipment Ability to operate film processing equipment Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans Ability to read with comprehension Ability to perceive color differences Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans Ability to write at the reading level of the targeted audience Ability to summarize information in written form Ability to communicate orally Ability to identify problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans or projects Ability to resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans or projects MINIMUM SC3520N/AR19- This job specification is for government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 5/28/1994