PHOTOGRAPHER 1923

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general direction, an employee in this class is responsible for taking photographs of government officials and their staffs in the performance of their duties at public functions. Work includes providing an official photographic record of special events which will be included in reports and documents for public dissemination. The incumbent receives general instructions regarding the type and site of assignment, but is expected to use professional judgment and technical skill in executing the assignments. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Photographs public officials and their staffs at public functions and events;

Photographs, develops and enlarges prints of official functions, historic occasions and public ceremonies;

Arranges subjects suitable in various settings and against varied backgrounds;

Uses a variety of equipment including different types of cameras, lenses and filters in order to achieve the best possible photographic results;

Maintains files of photographs by subject and date;

Provides photographic record of important events for the government jurisdiction;

Reproduces and disseminates prints to be included in reports, documents and newspapers.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of photography; good knowledge of the uses of various types of photographic equipment, such as lenses, filters, types of film and cameras; good knowledge of the chemical and mechanical processes by which pictures are developed, enlarged and printed; ability to establish and maintain good working relations with public figures and the general public; ability to put people at ease and allow them to feel comfortable while photographs are being taken; ability to use imagination, originality and artistic ability in placing subjects and objects in pleasant settings, with good lighting and composition; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in photography, and two (2) years of experience as a photographer on either a salaried or commissioned basis; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience as a photographer on either a salaried or commissioned basis; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R4/15/94

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03