PRINCIPAL AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN
To land Principal Audio-Visual Technician in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 2 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $48,807 and $70,641.
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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.
Definition
Under direction in a state department does the more responsible and technical work involved in film maintenance, the use and maintenance of audio-visual equipment, and the supervision of film technicians of various grades; does other related work.
Examples of work
- Supervises the receipt and filling of film orders.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional program and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Supervises the preparation of a large number of educational and/or technical films, slides, tapes and audio-visual equipment for mailing.
- Supervises the processing of film, tapes and discs, including checking for damage, needed maintenance and necessary replacements.
- Repairs damaged film and tapes and makes splices and other repairs as necessary.
- Maintains an inventory and check in-checkout file for all films, slides, tapes, discs, projectors and other equipment in the film library.
- Receives, inspects and arranges for storage of new or loaned films, tapes and discs.
- Supervises the preparation of periodic written reports on the condition of all the film, tapes, slides and discs in the library.
- Supervises the maintenance of a title and condition for all film, tapes, discs and slides noting size, type, title, condition, record of repairs and other pertinent information.
- Maintains and repairs film and tape conditioning equipment; makes minor repairs on all audio-visual equipment.
- Operates and/or supervises the operation of varied types of film and film strip projectors, tapes, slides and discs, recorders and other audio-visual equipment for auditorium and class programs and other use.
- Supervises the preparation of films, slides, discs and tapes and museum and/or other specimens for mailing.
- Mounts and repairs damaged film slides, tapes, slides and discs.
- Orders needed supplies and equipment; arranges for the proper storage and use of these articles.
- Instructs new technical and clerical personnel in the operation of equipment and the following of procedures.
- Supervises the work of student assistants and maintains time records for them.
- Prepares correspondence and reports in relation to the film library program.
- Maintains essential records and files.
- 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.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the operation, repair and maintenance of varied types of film, tapes, discs and slides, film and audio equipment, one (1) year of which shall have included the supervision of an audio-visual unit.
License
Appointee 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 operation, adjustment, repair, maintenance, and potentialities of the following: 16mm sound film projectors: 35mm manual and automatic slide projectors; 35mm filmstrip projectors; overhead and opaque projectors, screens, tape recorders, microphones and recording devices; and transparency machines and film splicers.
- Knowledge of the cleaning, splicing and footage replacement of film and tapes.
- Ability to establish and supervise the inventory control of lamp and parts replacements.
- Ability to train professional staff in the use of basic audio- visual equipment.
- Ability to supervise and maintain established work schedules and to handle rush and emergency situations.
- Ability to organize assigned mechanical work, analyze the problems arising therein, and develop appropriate work methods.
- Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of periodic reports of time and materials used and production.
- Ability to supervise the receipt and filling of film orders, the packing and shipping of films, tapes, discs and slides, the inspection and repair of damaged films, tapes, discs and slides and the preparation of proper records.
- Ability to prepare factual reports. Ability to maintain the essential inventories, records and 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: 15/R14 - MCK 3/30/00
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.