08/02/2007 96021

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SPECIALIST 1

DEFINITION: This is technical and creative work in digital photography in the Bureau of Commonwealth Media Services, Department of General Services.

An employee in this job provides statewide digital photographic coverage and technical support for highly visible news conferences and other events. Work involves researching, conceptualizing and assisting with the coordination of digital photographic projects, such as news conferences, portraits, tourism and editorial photography; and applying artistic and technical knowledge and expertise regarding specialized creative images, location, lighting, digital still image editing, and digital archiving of various multimedia file formats. An employee in this job must use discretion and exhibit superior professional judgment in the presentation of information due to the potential for adversely affecting the programs and objectives of the Governor and other Administration officials. Work requires the highest confidentiality standards due to the access to sensitive and confidential information afforded incumbents in this job. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed throughout the assignment by a Digital Photographic Specialist 2, a Section Chief or other technical or professional supervisor for attainment of goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, timeliness of final product, and adherence to established standards.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Operates a variety of professional-quality digital cameras, lighting and other related photographic equipment.

Researches, conceptualizes and assists with the coordination of digital photographic projects for public information, highly visible news conferences, documentaries, and training for Commonwealth agencies and work involving the Governor and Lt. Governor, Cabinet officials and other high-ranking officials.

Performs digital still image scanning, editing, retouching, layout and design for photographic printing, marketing and packaging.

Inputs and retrieves digital multimedia assets for use in video, audio, multimedia and photographic projects.

Searches databases and converts images and data to various file formats.

Travels to various locations to carryout assignments.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

May participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the techniques and principles used in professional digital photography and multimedia production.

Knowledge of professional digital photographic and multimedia equipment and software and the use of this equipment.

Knowledge of communication principles and related applications.

Ability to operate a variety of cameras, lighting, and other related photographic equipment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Two years experience as a Digital Production Assistant;

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Two years of professional photographic experience and a bachelor’s degree in digital photography or a related field;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.