Transforce
Audio-visual Specialist (technical)
Transforce, Sacramento, California, us, 94204
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Director, Television Communications Center (Supervisor), the incumbent is responsible for all aspects of assigned video, audio, and audio-visual productions from concept development to the finished product and distribution. Responsibilities include researching project topics, fact checking information for accuracy, writing scripts, and determining production requirements for execution of the script. Video production responsibilities include interviewing subject matter experts, location and studio talent direction, lighting, sound recording, animated graphics creation, narration direction, and music selection. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with digitizing video media from various formats of tape, archiving the media on a central server, and data basing the media for future retrieval and usage. Technical duties include operation of digital video and audio recording equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), editing software, visual effects software, and video streaming equipment and software.
This is a limited-term appointment for one year (12 months) with the potential to extend for an additional year (24 months total) and/or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL)Additional Documents
Job Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementPosition Details
Job Code #:
JC-444791
Position #(s):
840-422-2838-XXX
Working Title:
Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)
Classification:
AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL)
$5,855.00 - $7,327.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
Public Affairs Office, Creative Services Branch/Video Production and Audio-Visual Services, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website:
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.Must maintain an FAA Certificate of Authorization to operate drones for aerial videography. Other certification training includes OP-2 Awareness, Confined Space, Air Quality Monitoring, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, and Trenching and Shoring. Must have normal or corrected vision, and normal color vision. Must possess a valid California Class C driver's License as periodic statewide travel is required. Ability to move and transport production equipment up to 50 lbs. required. Evening and weekend overtime work and overnight stays may be required. May be required to shoot aerial video from a helicopter, shoot underwater video in rivers and streams, document large-scale construction, and hike with equipment including areas of the mountains requiring snowshoes.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/29/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Other - Cover LetterStatement of Qualifications - 2 page max, typed document in Arial 12 point font. See Special Instructions for additional details.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Our ideal candidate must possess artistic and creative abilities, have experience in video development and production, and have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. The incumbent must also work cooperatively with others and exercise good judgment. Technical and production knowledge of streaming video utilizing YouTube, Facebook Live, and Zoom platforms with live captioning is desirable. Experience creating animated graphics with Adobe After Effects and editing video with Adobe Premier is also desirable. Experience digitizing video from various formats of tape with proper video and audio levels and data-basing for later searching and retrieval is a plus.
Benefits
Our headquarters located at 7th & P Street in downtown Sacramento is the newest high-rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting, and functionally designed workspaces. Our LEED Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, and indoor bicycle storage, and is within walking distance of nearby restaurants.
Click here to read about the outstanding Health benefits offered to eligible employees.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kari Carroll
(916) 820-8091
kari.carroll@water.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Oppo
Under the direction of the Director, Television Communications Center (Supervisor), the incumbent is responsible for all aspects of assigned video, audio, and audio-visual productions from concept development to the finished product and distribution. Responsibilities include researching project topics, fact checking information for accuracy, writing scripts, and determining production requirements for execution of the script. Video production responsibilities include interviewing subject matter experts, location and studio talent direction, lighting, sound recording, animated graphics creation, narration direction, and music selection. The incumbent will also be responsible for assisting with digitizing video media from various formats of tape, archiving the media on a central server, and data basing the media for future retrieval and usage. Technical duties include operation of digital video and audio recording equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), editing software, visual effects software, and video streaming equipment and software.
This is a limited-term appointment for one year (12 months) with the potential to extend for an additional year (24 months total) and/or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL)Additional Documents
Job Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementPosition Details
Job Code #:
JC-444791
Position #(s):
840-422-2838-XXX
Working Title:
Audio-Visual Specialist (Technical)
Classification:
AUDIO-VISUAL SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL)
$5,855.00 - $7,327.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
Public Affairs Office, Creative Services Branch/Video Production and Audio-Visual Services, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website:
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.Must maintain an FAA Certificate of Authorization to operate drones for aerial videography. Other certification training includes OP-2 Awareness, Confined Space, Air Quality Monitoring, Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, and Trenching and Shoring. Must have normal or corrected vision, and normal color vision. Must possess a valid California Class C driver's License as periodic statewide travel is required. Ability to move and transport production equipment up to 50 lbs. required. Evening and weekend overtime work and overnight stays may be required. May be required to shoot aerial video from a helicopter, shoot underwater video in rivers and streams, document large-scale construction, and hike with equipment including areas of the mountains requiring snowshoes.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/29/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento, CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Other - Cover LetterStatement of Qualifications - 2 page max, typed document in Arial 12 point font. See Special Instructions for additional details.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Our ideal candidate must possess artistic and creative abilities, have experience in video development and production, and have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. The incumbent must also work cooperatively with others and exercise good judgment. Technical and production knowledge of streaming video utilizing YouTube, Facebook Live, and Zoom platforms with live captioning is desirable. Experience creating animated graphics with Adobe After Effects and editing video with Adobe Premier is also desirable. Experience digitizing video from various formats of tape with proper video and audio levels and data-basing for later searching and retrieval is a plus.
Benefits
Our headquarters located at 7th & P Street in downtown Sacramento is the newest high-rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting, and functionally designed workspaces. Our LEED Platinum headquarters has a full-service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, and indoor bicycle storage, and is within walking distance of nearby restaurants.
Click here to read about the outstanding Health benefits offered to eligible employees.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kari Carroll
(916) 820-8091
kari.carroll@water.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Oppo