Audio Visual Specialist III

About the Position

This is lead/supervisory level professional and technical level work whereby incumbents are responsible for reviewing and evaluating the media requirements of a department and then providing audio visual, photographic, multi-image and related services to County departments and agencies. Incumbents function as technical experts in the audio visual field and may lead lower-level specialists on work assignments. The work is highly creative requiring an extensive degree of independent judgment and action within the framework of established departmental policies, rules and regulations. Work assignments are performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor.

About the Agency

The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.

Examples of Work

• Plans, directs, edits and coordinates the work of civilian, career and volunteer personnel and vendors engaged in the development, maintenance and production of audio visual, photographic and other media related programs and projects.
• Produces multi-image slide productions, video; produces coherent scripts; produces audio portions of presentations and chooses music and voice over in order to reach targeted audiences and accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Creates special film effects with film titling, flashbacks, flash forwards, time lapse sequences and animation.
• Develops media production proposals and budget details which include program goals and objectives, title, content, projected audience, length and format and establishes cost, using knowledge of departmental authorities and limitations.
• Selects appropriate method to be used for converting original visual materials (historic documents, sketches, maps, photographs, etc.) into satisfactory color.
• Makes decisions regarding the use of audio visual, photographic and other equipment and materials.
• May be required to use automated equipment in conjunction with assigned duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate of Arts degree or vocational training in communications, broadcast journalism, photography, graphic design, audio visual fields Two (2) years of experience as it relates to the relevant duties as announced An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: Mid-late July. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.