City and County of San Francisco

Senior Microphoto/Imaging Technician (#1752)

$31.09-$37.81 Hourly / $5,389.00-$6,554.00 Monthly / $64,662.00-$78,650.00 Yearly


Definition

Under supervision, the senior Microphoto/imaging technician oversees the reproduction, cataloging, and storage of large volumes of documents and/or diagrams including legal documents, maps, plans, building applications, payroll and retirement system records, social security documents and other printed materials.

Distinguishing Features

A position in job code 1752 Senior Microphoto/Imaging Technician, which is the advanced journey-level code in the series, typically involves responsibility for day-to-day operations of microfilming/imaging activity and may be required to exercise supervision over subordinates involved in equipment operations.

Supervision Exercised

A 1752 Senior Microphoto/Imaging Technician may daily assign, supervise, and review the work of 1750 Microphoto/Imaging Technicians and/or clerical assistants; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

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

1. Operates a wide variety of microfilm/imaging and reproduction equipment used in making copies of maps, plans, records, documents and other printed materials; operates diazo duplicating equipment; reconstructs missing documents; uses special attachments and adjustments in making copies from microfilm.

2. Supervises subordinate technicians and clerical assistants; organizes and coordinates activities involved in microfilm/imaging activities; instructs, trains and checks employees on completion of work to ensure the effective use of microfilm/imaging and reproduction equipment; reviews employees work for quality assurance to ensure documents are legible and indexed correctly.

3. Maintains work records and service accounts.

4. Maintains and makes minor repairs to equipment in cases of equipment failure; obtains assistance from equipment vendors and other outside sources.

5. Requisitions materials and supplies and checks stocks.

6. Performs offsite storage and retrieval duties.

7. Types and updates information on documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: principals of microfilm and imaging techniques; reader printer, image scanner, microfiche; and OSHA safety regulations.

Ability to and Skill to: communicate effectively orally and in writing; deal courteously and tactfully with users of the service; plan effective utilization of microfilm/imaging equipment; assist in the development of record keeping and retrieval systems for large quantities of digitized documents and records; supervise and train employees in the effective use of microfilm equipment; and prepare and review routine reports; lift heavy equipment and other materials up to 40 pounds; to drive to and from work sites; operate and maintain microfilm/imaging equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification.  Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience as a Microphoto/imaging technician in the operation and maintenance of microfilm/imaging and reproduction equipment.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 1752; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 9/8/2016;