Audio Visual Technician I, (A261240-2), 205, Public Access Channel

Provides good quality programming and achieve the interest of the department. Allows for a smooth operation and provides access to other departments to express their services to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Captures, edits, and produces programs scheduled at the City of Laredo Public Access Channel Center TV, which includes: City Council meetings, Planning and Zoning meetings, Finance meetings, Operations meetings, Historical meetings, Civil Service Hearings and Meetings, Webb County Appraisal District meetings, ribbon cuttings, ground breaking's, special City Council meetings, and political events.
• Reviews and accepts assignments provided by supervisor.
• Plans and prepares for assigned assignments.
• Makes sure to arrive to scheduled event on time.
• Makes capture events; uploads capture data to editing station; produces movie files, burns to DVD, and sends them to respective party.
• Logs assignments within assigned binder book.
• Updates Excel spreadsheet at assigned computer for programs to aired on the public access channels.
• Encodes, programs, and monitors channel 2 (Laredo religious access user group).
• Prepares, sets up, installs, tests, operates and captures audio/video data from field events such as: parades, United Way, out of the ordinary meetings, and fundraiser sporting events.
• Operates and maintains windows-based stream server and workstation file archive (i.e. City Council meetings, political debates and forms to include City of Laredo, Webb County, and school systems candidate elections).
• Encodes, modifies, programs, logs, and monitors drop off DVDs for Channels 3, 13, and 18.
• Prepares, tests, and operates City of Laredo committee meetings at City Council Chambers.
• Provides assistance to front office, which includes: handling customer needs and directing/processing in-call general business activities.
• Operates, monitors, and maintains audio/video master control room at the City of Laredo Telecommunications Center.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a city vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of digital videography and photography, and editing of software, including: Sony XC Video Cameras, Sony A700 Photo Cameras, and Adobe Photoshop.
• Knowledge of operating Apple MAC workstations and its software and hardware, which includes: Final Cut Pro 7, DVD Studio Pro, Soundtrack Pro, QuickTime Player, iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, Compressor, XC Transfer, DiscLabel, Droplets Telvue MPG, Sony Cine Alta SXS Card Memory Recorder, Lacie Hard Drive Storage System, and AJA KI-PRO Video Digital Storage Module Systems.
• Knowledge of operating City Council A/V room, chamber room equipment for recording of City Council meetings, and other official city meetings and events.
• Must have technical director knowledge in a multi-camera environment.
• Knowledge of the use of: Sony BRC-H700 Remote Control Cameras, Sony RM-BR300 Camera Remote Control Camera, Ross Crossover HD/SD (High Definition/Standard Definition) 12 input production, Ross Expression Design Software (character generator), Da Vinci Audio Software, Bosch DCN Discussion Microphone System, and FSR Presentation Hardware.
• Knowledge of the operational use of TV Master Control programming, which includes: TELVUE Princeton B3400 Pro Server, Terrablock Server System, Final Cut Server, Facilis Server, Quantum Tape Storage System, Utah Scientific Server Control, and Web Stream Windows Media Encoder 250st7.
• Knowledge of PC (personal computer) Workstations and its software, including: Corel Video Studio 12, AVS4YOU Video/Audio Software, and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the operational use of inter-format equipment, which include: Magnavox, Sony DVD Recorders, Sony Betacam Tape Editor Player/recorder, Sony Super VHS Player/Recorder, Leitch Transcoring TBC/Synchronizer, Shure/Mackie Audio Mixers, Edirol V-4 Video Mixer, Aleratec Disc Dibbing System, Sony Audiocassette Duplex Dubbing-Recorder, Marantz CD-HD Audio Recorder, Averkey 550 Video Converter, and ColorTran Studio 24/48 and Tota Lighting Systems.
• Knowledge of the operational use of Anchor PA System and its corresponding audio setups.
• Knowledge of news, TV production, and broadcast.
• Knowledge of the use of Sony PMW-EX3, XDCam in both field and studio environment.

• Skills in good planning and organization.
• Skills in electrical/wiring procedures.
• Skills in efficient use of personal computer and applicable software.
• Skills in efficient use of projections and other presentation equipment.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both orally and writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image for the City of Laredo.
• Ability to follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.        Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Sometimes

• Construction site
• Confined space 
• Warehouse environment

Often

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Confined space 
• Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Seldom

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Communicable diseases
• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Sometimes

• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel

Seldom:

• Local travel
• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least one (1) year of work experience in the field of videography and non-linear editing.

Required Certifications or License

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.