Audio/Visual Technician Grade 14

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by vocational or technical training in theater arts or a related field; supplemented by two years of experience in audio/visual, theater or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to set up and operate audio-visual equipment and assist with backstage activities.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment, such as multi-track tape recorders, microphones, public address systems, film projectors, slide projectors, video cassette recorders, and projector screens: selects proper equipment and accessories for use during various theater productions and other activities; conducts sound and lighting checks.
Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair work on audio-visual equipment, including diagnosing malfunctioning equipment and determining parts and labor required for repair; coordinates major repairs and transports equipment to vendors.
Assists backstage: works the main curtain; operates the pulley system; works as stage hand for theater productions.
Sets up and tears down for performances and activities: opens and closes facilities; unlocks and locks gates and doors and secures grounds; loads and unloads sets and equipment; sets up and tears down chairs and tables; lays marley for dance performances; manages green room catering and promoter deliveries.
Serves as point of contact for patrons, production staff, crew and cast; answers questions and provides information; directs talent, transportation and crew to parking area, etc.
Operates or uses various equipment, power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains dolly, light board, public address system, pulley system and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.

Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria