Audio Visual Specialist III

Audio-Visual Specialist (Audio-Visual Specialist 3H)

Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking applicants to fill an Audio-Visual Specialist (Audio-Visual Specialist 3H) position, grade H24, in the Community Relations and Public Information Division.
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.
Establishes and maintains procedures for storage, inventory and maintenance of audio-visual equipment and materials, photographs, film and video libraries in order to ensure availability of references and resources.
Selects appropriate method to be used for converting original visual materials (historic documents, sketches, maps, photographs, etc.) into satisfactory color.
May be required to serve as lead audio visual specialist in the accomplishment of inter/intra department/agency programs/projects.
Participates with management in establishing, reviewing, monitoring and implementing departmental policy, guidelines and procedures which effect the audio-visual program.
Prepares various reports indicating the status of the audio-visual program/projects/activities.
Determines rental equipment/services to be used in the development of program/project and ensures that related bills are properly processed.
Trains personnel in the proper use/care 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

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:
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
EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
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.
Job Location:

9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD
Conditions of Employment:

Upon selection, the candidate must:
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee.

This position is essential.

Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
Eligibility to Work:

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace