Career Opportunity

Media Production Specialist (1771) (E00101)

Recruitment: REF18033Y

Published: October 26, 2022

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About:

• Application Opening – October 26, 2022
• Application Deadline – November 8,  2022
• Compensation: $79,248.00-$96,382.00 Yearly
• List ID: CBT-1771-E00101

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with the 48th Supplement to Mayoral Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency Dated February 25, 2020 and temporary Civil Service Commission [CSC] Rule 111.17.

At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential.  We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS), and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities.

From financial, nutritional and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.

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Role description

Under general direction, performs all aspects of production in the areas of field, studio, and digital production to provide professional and complete broadcast quality production for use by the department, public agencies and/or their members and patrons. The Media Production Specialist exercises creativity in writing, develops and produces scripts; directs the taping of programs; sets up and operates complex electronic media production equipment such as television cameras, VTR's, switchers, lights, microphones, audio mixers, fixed robotic and broadcast equipment for videotaping gavel-to-gavel coverage of public meetings and other television productions; edits linear/nonlinear and/or digital/audio work; arranges sets and props; shoots videos for output-video compression; climbs ladders and scaffolding to adjust media equipment; maintains and handles minor repairs and adjustments to all common types of professional quality media production equipment; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job class and are not intended to be an inclusive list; may include additional duties as assigned.

1. Plans, develops and produces media productions and programs by translating management's objectives into production ideas; determines format, approach and content which will be effective in meeting goals within budget and time limitations and departmental guidelines.

2. Prepares, outlines, storyboards and scripts by arranging and scheduling talent, scene shots, locations, props and sets as required in order to initiate the production process.

3. Selects, coaches and directs talent to participate in media production; may participate in voice-over and/or camera.

4. Functions as director of media productions; transports equipment; climbing ladders and scaffolding to adjust lighting or camera; arranges sets, props and directs camerapersons.

5. Performs rough and final cuts by working with script and department representatives to achieve desired product; arranges for special effects as needed, computer-editing equipment.

6. Operates complex media production equipment such as VTR's and switchers to record and edit linear/non-linear or digital/audio work; shoots videos for output/video compression; sets up and operated fixed robotic and portable broadcast quality television cameras; and computer-editing applications/equipment, digital image and copy productions such as camera, audiotape, videotape, films and slide.

7. Maintains a media resource and equipment library by keeping and updating catalogs; maintains cardex and reserve systems; schedules use of films, tapes and equipment in order to provide agency access to materials in an orderly manner.

8. Maintains equipment in good working order by checking equipment making minor repairs; arranges for major repairs and instructs users on the proper operation of the equipment.

9. Researches and recommends purchase and implementation of new media technology and equipment by keeping abreast of developments in the field; and makes recommendations and reviews budget items related to acquisition media.

10. Trains and directs staff members, as assigned, to operate, set up, transport or maintain equipment; directs and assigns routing functions such as rewinding or erasing cassettes.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications for this Recruitment

A minimum of one year as a Category 18 exempt appointee in Class 1771 by December 15, 2022. Must be a current exempt employee with the City and County of San Francisco with no break in service.

Underlying Minimum Qualifications

1.      Possession of a valid California driver license;

AND

2.      Ability to lift up to fifty (50) lbs. (ability will be tested during the probationary period);

AND

3.      Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, communications, theater arts, graphic communications, cinema, education, educational technology or a related field preferred;

AND

4.      a) Two years of verifiable experience of field production work specifically in professional media operation and production; OR

b) Two years of verifiable experience working in a professional studio setting for media productions; OR

c) Two years of verifiable experience using digital image acquisition/computer generated graphics for professional media production.

Notes:

(a) Graduate coursework in broadcasting or communications may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on a thirty (30) units equal one-year basis.

(b) Additional qualifying verifiable experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis.

(c) Some positions may require that one of the years of verifiable experience must be in a professional audio production.

(d) Some positions may require knowledge of computer applications such as MS WORD, Excel, or similar software.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions require the following physical skills and work environment: ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; climbing ladders and scaffolding to adjust media equipment; maintaining and handling minor repairs and adjustments to all types of professional quality media production equipment; driving to production sites and transporting heavy equipment and portable camera units.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION:

Candidates being offered a permanent appointment will be required to submit verification of having met the underlying minimum qualifications [education and experience] at the time of appointment to the exempt position. Information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-educationrequirements Failure to submit verification will result in disqualification from this selection process.

Selection Procedures:

Qualified applicants will be ranked on an eligible list according to length of Cat 18 exempt City service and any other qualifying points such as promotive or Veteran’s Preference in accordance with CSC rules. Work history will be verified through City records which will be the final authority.

What else should I know?

A confidential eligible list of qualifying candidates will be created and used for certification purposes only. A score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection upon request once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this selection process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., because of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 12 months. For those candidates that do not have their qualifying 12 months at the time of eligible list posting, you will be placed under waiver on the eligible list and not available for appointment until you qualify. For example, if you were appointed to your Cat 18 position in November, 2021, you would be under waiver until November 2022.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under CSC Rule 110.4. Appeals concerning the provisions of an examination announcement must be received by the Human Resources Director within five (5) business days from the issuance date. The Human Resources Director shall rule on all appeals and shall notify appellants in writing of the decision. This decision is subject to appeal to the Commission as provided elsewhere in these Rules.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Diversity Statement

How to Apply

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen 

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Ivy Yeung, by telephone at (415) 557-6205 or by email at ivy.yeung@sfgov.org. 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.