MICROFILM OPERATOR 0123

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for producing, developing and filing legible microfilm of a variety of official records. Assignments are received in the form of documents to be microfilmed, and work follows prescribed procedures. The incumbent verifies work to assure a clear and visual copy. Work is performed under the supervision of a technical or administrative supervisor, and is reviewed for legibility of the finished product and for adherence to pre-established time schedules. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Sets up and operates a microfilm machine used to reduce official documents to minute size in order that they may be stored in an area safe from natural and man-made disasters;

Makes copies of such documents as deeds, mortgages, maps, judgments, laws and other legal documents;

Develops and processes film by fixing, washing, drying, trimming and mounting;

Splices finished prints and indexes prints; places prints in specially equipped microfilm files;

Makes minor adjustments and repairs to microfilm machines and equipment; keeps microfilm clean and in operating condition;

May supervise an employee in the operation of microfilm equipment;

May do a variety of clerical tasks.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of modern office methods, practices and techniques; some knowledge of techniques used in operating microfilm machines and related equipment; some knowledge of developing solutions and of developing microfilm negatives; skill in the operation of microfilm machinery; ability to follow oral and written instructions; sufficient physical strength and agility to carry heavy containers used in the development and mixing of solutions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and one (1) year of experience in the operation of a microfilm machine or similar photographic device, including experience in the development of negatives.

R12/27/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 04/11/05