Audio - Video Production Specialist - Libraries (PT - 19 No Benefits)

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Audio - Video Production Specialist - Libraries (PT - 19 No Benefits)

Salary

$21.26 - $33.94 Hourly

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type

Part-Time 19- No Benefits

Job Number

1412030

Department

Libraries Main

Opening Date

04/22/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Audio-Video Production Specialist Part Time - 19 at the Main Library within the Libraries Division. Additional vacancies may be filled from this recruitment for a different location/section within the library system. This position may be scheduled to work or assigned to any location/section, within the Libraries Division based on operational needs.

Main Library serves as an integral part of the community, offering event/program coordination in educational, recreational, and cultural programs on a regular basis.  This may include mornings, nights, weekends and may be outside of building hours, to work on different projects and events.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered** 

Benefits of Broward County Employment

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match


The purpose of this position is to work as part of a team responsible for providing technical support to the internal and external customers using Main Library for a variety of events, meetings, programs, and productions, including but not limited to, theatrical productions, concerts, lectures, meetings, marketing, press conferences, commercial productions, and presentations.    

The ideal candidate will be responsible for audiovisual and equipment set-up and break down of rooms for events, set up of exhibits, communicating with customers in the basic operation of audio-visual equipment, diagnosing and solving equipment problems. Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs when there is a program, event, and/ or meeting.

Systems & Equipment Include:  Theater audio/visual equipment, stage props, fly-rail system; genie lift; hand trucks/dollies; lighting board; dimmer rack, etc.; online software (i.e. webinars and editing software).

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires an Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of coursework from an accredited college or university in audio-visual arts or closely related field.

Requires two (2) years in audio-visual, lighting, and equipment experience or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses
None.

Preferences:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in Theater, Technical Production, Drama, Film, Broadcasting, Music Technology or a closely related field
  • Audio Visual Technician Certificate
  • One (1) year or more teaching experience in a college level at a technical/vocational school level in the coursework of Audio Visual Technician, Theater, Technical Production, Production, and or Stage Management
  • Two (2) year's or more of technical experience in theatre or performing arts
  • Two (2) years' or more experience using audio video or audio visual equipment such as: sound boards, microphones, video switchers, dimmer racks, projectors and or cameras
  • One (1) year or more experience in project management
  • Two (2) years' or more experience in using event management software

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Description:
Executes technical audio-visual needs at venues in Broward County.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Coordinates and executes technical operations with (lights, sound, fly rail rigging, and set erection and video recording) for dramatics performances, musical concerts, dance concerts, recitals, auditions, and special programs in the theater.

Consults with producers, event planners and coordinators, to coordinate productions and program ideas and provide expert advice regarding feasibility of ideas in implementing the use of stage technology and space in the theater and seminar rooms.

Coordinates with program staff and users of theater and seminar rooms, to execute technical audio-visual needs for productions and including lighting, rigging, sound, props, sets, and assisting with event transitions with set-ups and breakdowns for theater.

Performs equipment maintenance and repairs, maintains equipment inventory and supplies for all audio-visual systems, to include sound, lights, cameras, fly rail, LCD projector, and video systems; and prepares reports on such.

Develops and revises the safety manual including policies and procedures for theater and seminar room equipment operations.

Provides technical guidance for groups using the auditorium or other venues in the county.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to electrical shocks; heights.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

  • Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.

  • Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.

  • Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.

  • Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.

  • Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Gains a clear understanding of the main tasks needed to complete work in the right sequence. Identifies the support and resources needed to carry out plans; delivers on time at an acceptable quality level.

  • Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

  • Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.

  • Courage 
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Discusses tough issues with a frank and forthcoming approach; faces adversity and accepts challenges. When confronted, takes ownership and responds appropriately.

  • Demonstrates Self-Awareness-Awareness
Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Actively seeks feedback from a variety of sources; asks clarifying questions to understand and improve own impact on others or on team performance. Reflects on and learns from own mistakes.

County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

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Please note that Broward County is no longer accepting attachments to job applications, including resumes, or similar supporting documentation. The information referenced in your online application is used to determine your qualification in meeting the minimum requirement of the position for which you are applying. For example, if you list that you have six years experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Please ensure that you complete the application in its entirety and include all information that you want to be considered. If the experience you reference in the supplemental questionnaire is not clearly included and described in your "Work Experience" section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position, and you may be removed from consideration. Please check the box below to acknowledge that you have read and understand this message.
  • I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above message.
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Do you have an Associate's degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two (2) years of coursework from an accredited college or university in audio-visual arts or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have two (2) years' in audio-visual, lighting, and equipment experience or closely related experience?
  • Yes
  • No
04
You may be required to perform light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. Are you able to perform these essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you able to work a flexible schedule that may include the following? Select all that apply:
  • Days
  • Evenings
  • Nights
  • Saturdays
  • Sundays
  • None
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Do you have experience taking inventory of AV equipment? If so, describe your experience in detail and provide examples.
07
What type of AV equipment do you have experience diagnosing and resolving problems? Please provide specific and detailed examples.
08
Do you have experience working in a theatre or large auditorium? If so, please describe your role in detail.
09
What is your proficiency level in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite? Please describe your level of proficiency in detail and provide examples how you have used these products.
10
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher, or certificate in the following? Select all that apply:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Theater
  • Bachelor's Degree in Technical Production
  • Bachelor's Degree in Drama
  • Bachelor's Degree in Film
  • Bachelor's Degree in Broadcasting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Technology
  • Audio Visual Technician Certificate
  • None
11
Do you have at least one (1) year experience teaching in a college level at a technical/vocational school level in the coursework of Audio Visual Technician, Theater, Technical Production, Production, and or Stage Management? If so, please describe your role.
12
Do you have two (2) or more years' experience in theater or performing arts? If so, please describe your role in detail.
13
Do you have two (2) or more years' experience using an event management software? If so, please name the software, your role, and describe your experience in detail.
14
Do you have two (2) years' or more experience in audio video or audio equipment such as soundboards, microphones, video switchers, dimmer racks, projectors or cameras? If so, please describe your role, experience, and list the types of equipment you have used.
15
Do you have one (1) or more years' of experience in project/event management? If so, please describe your role and experience.
16
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in the following? Select all that apply:
  • Theater
  • Technical Production
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Are you a current employee with Broward County, Board of Commissioners in the classification of Audio-Video Production Specialist?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Broward County
Address
115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone
(954) 831-4000