THEATER PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 1914

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs highly skilled technical work involving all phases of stagecraft, including the repair, maintenance, design, modification and operation of audio-visual, electronic, or electrical theatrical equipment. This position differs from that of Theater Production Technician in that the incumbent in this class is responsible for the use and repair of more complex equipment, including on-stage monitors and front-of- house PA audio consoles, electronic lighting control consoles, and all related equipment necessary for live stage production work. Direct supervision may be exercised over a small number of technical personnel. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Theater Production Manager and administrative personnel and is reviewed through conferences and evaluation of work performed. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Acts as a technical advisor or assistant in stage operations;

Operates on-stage and front-of-house audio monitor consoles and/or lighting consoles, videotape recorders, voice tape recorders, television cameras, film projectors, and other related electronic, audio-visual and photographic equipment;

Develops and carries out a maintenance and repair program for all theatrical audiovisual equipment, including audio and video mixers, amplifiers, receivers, monitors, generators, projectors, cameras, control panels, patch systems and test equipment;

Maintains operating and maintenance records of all assigned equipment;

Conducts inventories and maintains inventory records on all assigned equipment;

Advises higher management on equipment requirements for productions;

Instructs personnel in the proper operation of the various types of electronic and audio-visual equipment provided to them;

May be required to attend training sessions and seminars on equipment or equipment repair and usage.

FULLPERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of all aspects of stagecraft, including the methods used in repairing, maintaining, testing and operating electronic and electro-mechanical theatrical audiovisual equipment; good knowledge of the techniques used in the design and construction of electronic and electro-mechanical audiovisual equipment; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary while using high voltage equipment; good knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations governing electronic transmission and receiving equipment; ability to detect the causes of breakdowns in audiovisual, electrical, and electronic equipment and to repair broken equipment; ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare work reports; ability to supervise the work of technical personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

EITHER

(a) Two (2) years of participation in theatrical or studio production either as a stagehand or in the operation and maintenance of audiovisual or electrical equipment.

(b) Two (2) seasons working as a Theater Production Technician.

NOTE: Relevant education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending upon assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

2/11/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15