Coordinates and administers the operation of a photographic service.

Plans, coordinates and administers the delivery of photographic production services. Provides photographic consultation service to clients; supervises photography support personnel.

With delegated authority, interviews and recommends selection of applicants, trains new employees, acts upon leave requests, conducts annual performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary action;

Edits, enhances, retouches, and resizes digital images using specialized software and digital image processing computer workstations;

Produces color managed digital images from film and digital sources suitable for pre-press and exhibition purposes;

Uses digital SLR cameras (high resolution) for capturing photographic images; 

Develops and implements policies and procedures for operation of unit; develops recommendations for operating budget and price structure;

Consults with staff and clients and determines best utilization of photographic equipment and techniques to meet their service and production needs; consults with other media personnel regarding photographic or multi-media presentations;

Assesses the need for and recommends the purchase of photographic equipment; maintains equipment inventory; maintains equipment security; maintains quality control in a photographic lab;

Coordinates equipment maintenance;

Performs duties of Photographer 2;

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:  operation, adjustment, and maintenance of press, commercial view, miniature, portrait, motion picture, and other professional cameras; operation of digital SLR cameras; operation of various equipment such as film negative scanners, high resolution flatbed scanners, and digital card readers; methods and techniques to use in obtaining well-composed, clear photographs; properties, characteristics, uses, and processing of photographic materials; light, lenses, and photographic optics; types of developers and chemical solutions most effective on various types of film and paper.

Ability to:  plan, compose, and produce still photographs and motion pictures with news, public relations, instructional, and evidential value; develop negatives; edit, enhance, retouch, and resize digital images using specialized software and digital image processing computer workstations; produce color managed, digital images from film and digital sources for pre-press and exhibition purposes; make contact and protection prints; meet and work with public; supervise staff.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Four years of college-level training in photography, instructional media or communications

 AND

three years of experience in instructional media or photography or as a Photographer 2, or equivalent additional qualifying experience may substitute for educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Class: 11-14-74
Revise Class/Title: 9-23-85
General revision. Revises title (formerly Photography Supervisor), class code (formerly 3790), typical work, minimum qualifications; adds knowledge and abilities; effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.