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9837
PHOTOGRAPHER, CHIEF
Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, at the advanced
level performs technical work in a large department photographing
technical projects, processing and finishing photos, and
coordinating photo work. Work involves responsibility for
providing photography for the secretariat, heads of divisions,
and other administrators. Work assignments are in the areas of
industrial, journalism, legal and claims, aerial and artistic
photography. Has considerable latitude to vary creative and
technical procedures. Duties involve contact with photographic
processing chemicals. Work involves travel and may involve
shooting assignments in dangerous or difficult situations. May
coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate photographers
and/or technical staff. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
At this level the
photography work is performed for the entire department, the
volume of work is vast and involves various types of photography.
The incumbent has become an expert having acquired considerable
knowledge of the proper methods and techniques in the field of
photography. Exercises independent judgment in selecting a
proper course of action.
Examples of Work
Takes black and white stills, color stills, color slides,
portraits, and video tape, using appropriate equipment.
Designs and prepares materials to be used in newsletters,
presentations, and other publications.
Shoots and processes photos for court; coordinates photos with
legal staff.
Creates aesthetically pleasing arrangements, displays, and
composites to achieve desired result.
Operates aerial photographic equipment.
Edits film and tape for desired results.
Mixes developing and fixing solutions following formulae, and
processes film and tape; mounts prints.
Makes enlarged or reduced photographic prints according to
photographic requirements from original negative using an
enlarger.
Inventories and maintains photographic supplies such as
developers, films, chemicals, papers, lights, filters and
darkroom equipment.
Contacts vendor to coordinate the laboratory work.
Cleans the laboratory equipment and maintains files of
negatives.
May supervise the work of subordinate photographers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of still, video, and motion picture cameras and
lights, and their use in producing photographs and tapes.
Knowledge of standard methods of developing film, making
enlargements or reproductions and making finished prints.
Ability to select and compose suitable subjects for quality
photographic reproductions.
Ability to operate still, video and motion picture camera and
to process film and tapes.
Ability to present photographs to convey intention and be
aesthetically pleasing.
Ability to edit tape and film.
Ability to plan and supervise the work of a staff.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or
equivalent.
Experience:
Five years full-time or equivalent part-time paid
experience as a darkroom technician or photographer, where
the emphasis was on creative results OR where the
predominance of work was aerial photography.
Substitution:
Successfully completed study in journalism,
photography, or related photographic fields, in an
accredited college or university, recognized photography
institute, or in an apprentice capacity, may be substituted
for the required experience on a year-for-year basis with a
maximum substitution of two years.
Note: Preference in making appointments may be shown to
individuals with training and/or experience directly
related to the area of assignment.
Established: 10/21/93
Effective:
11/15/93