MICROGRAPHICS TECHNICIAN                                                       0126

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class operates various pieces of equipment used in the production of microfilm.  The incumbent performs all tasks necessary to insure that information has been recorded according to standard operations procedure.  Direction may be exercised over lower level personnel within the unit in the absence of the Senior Micrographics Technician. Work is supervised by a Senior Micrographics Technician through review for legibility of the finished product and for adherence to pre-estab­lished time schedules.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Operates and maintains all equipment, such as cameras, processors, printers and duplicators, used by the unit in the production of microfilm records;

            Prepares documents for microfilming to ensure quality of images and to facilitate retrieval;

            Makes quality control checks to see that the film is within acceptable quality limits;

            Mixes and replenishes processing chemicals as needed;

            Makes minor equipment and technical adjustments according to established procedures and based on specific instructions.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles of modern photography as they apply to microfilming procedures; good knowledge of the chemicals and solutions used in film and in standard darkroom procedures; good knowledge of methods used in the conversion of developed film, and copies thereof, to the appropriate microfilm; skill in the operation of microfilm machinery; ability to follow moderately complex instructions concerning procedures and technical work programs; ability to follow written and oral instructions regarding the operation of microfilm systems; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Either: 

            (a) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in the operation of micrographic equip­ment,

 

NOTE:  One (1) year of education at a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for one (1) year of experience; or,

 

            (b) One (1) year of experience as a Senior Micrographics Operator or as a Microfilm Operator.

 

 

R12/27/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 04/11/05