SUPERVISING STATE PHOTOGRAPHER

Code: 44947 Unknown Unknown

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.

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 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 1 501(U)

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.

Adjusts stock levels for anticipated needs

Reviews photographic proofs

Checks photographic equipment and accessories for working condition

Monitors the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Records the use of materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Copies negatives from flat art or photographs

Verifies that quantity and type of item ordered matches invoice

Inventories materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Determines techniques for photography

Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of programs or services

Reads journals or other publications for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments in the field

Implements maintenance procedures for work areas

Corrects flaws in prints or negatives Summarizes information from files, reports, documents, research, notes or meetings

Implements public information or public relations programs

Copies data to tape, floppy disk, or other data storage medium

Settle conflicts or problems in a supervisory capacity

Schedule to use of equipment or facilities

Requisition materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Operates still picture and graphic reproduction cameras

Operates film processing equipment

Selects film type and camera lenses

Makes slides, internegatives and transparencies

Set-ups photographic equipment or apparatus

Develops black-and-white or color film

Makes black-and-white or color prints from negatives

Operates computer terminal or PC for information processing

Mixes developing and fixing solutions for film processing

Set-ups design arrangements for photography

Repairs minor malfunctions of photographic equipment

Cleans tools and work areas

Operate a motor vehicle

Deliver film or other materials to processing labs

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

Calls (telephone) for needed services, materials or information

Provides technical advice to staff, peers or management

Requests information from vendors on materials, equipment, parts or supplies

Informs individuals of procedures necessary for completion of forms or applications

Teaches photography techniques

Meets with groups at seminars, public meetings, or conventions as a representative of the agency

Explains agency programs and services

Interviews individuals for needed information

Answers questions about application of regulations or policies

Calm distraught individuals

Mediate problems that cannot be resolved through other channels

CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of techniques for film processing

Knowledge of procedures for printing photographs

Knowledge of principles and techniques of photography

Knowledge of the various grades and characteristics of photographic papers

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 chemicals used in film processing

Knowledge of the characteristics and uses of various types of film

Knowledge of principles and techniques of photographic lighting

Knowledge of techniques of interpersonal relations

Knowledge of public information principles and techniques

Knowledge of principles of color theory

Knowledge of inventory control

Knowledge of established safety procedures and guidelines

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

Knowledge of microcomputer word processing and database software

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of program monitoring

Knowledge of procedures for cleaning tools and work areas

Skill in operating a word processor

Skill in operating a data entry machine

Skill in operating a motor vehicle

Ability to follow written orders, directions or plans

Ability to follow oral orders, directions or plans

Ability to perceive color differences

Ability to produce clear, sharp photographs

Ability to operate still picture cameras

Ability to operate film processing equipment

Ability to communicate orally

Ability to read with comprehension

Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations

Ability to plan in-service training

Ability to collect data through questioning

Ability to comprehend, interpret and evaluate relevant information from various types of source materials

Ability to keep accurate records

Ability to identify problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans or projects

Ability to write information in an organized format

Ability to convey information in a written format

Ability to summarize information in a written format

MINIMUM