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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

17561 (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)
\n22358 (NE H NI SEIU 925 Non Supv)<\/p>\n

DEFINITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Direct the operation of a media services distribution center dispatching equipment and\/or operators and materials.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Positions in this class are responsible for the operation of all activities for a small unit, or one or more specific activities of a larger unit. May direct the work of other media operators (full-time and\/or part-time).<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serve as a dispatcher; confer with users; ascertain individual and\/or program requirements, translate requests into instructions and assignments and assure that these requirements are met;<\/p>\n

Order supplies incidental to operator duties;<\/p>\n

operate public address systems in pavilions and stadiums as required;<\/p>\n

Direct public address systems in pavilions and stadiums as required;<\/p>\n

Direct media operators in the set up and operation of film and slide projectors, record players, tape recorders, video-tape playbacks, public address systems and other media equipment;<\/p>\n

Train others in the performance of simple maintenance to assigned equipment;<\/p>\n

Provide initial training and supplementary refresher instructions to students, staff, and faculty; perform backup to maintenance for media maintenance technicians; review and evaluate performance of operators;<\/p>\n

May maintain unit or department records, security and inventory control of media equipment for circulation and pools;<\/p>\n

May be responsible for the implementation and operation of a transportation service which includes pickup and delivery of film and equipment on and off campus;<\/p>\n

May be expected to examine new audio-visual equipment to evaluate their technical specifications; prepare materials for circulation;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

High school graduate or equivalent and three years of full-time experience as a Media Services Operator, or equivalent;<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

two years of college course work in education, radio, TV, or related field; and one year of full-time related work experience;<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

three years of related work experience and training.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

07\/18\/1975: New Class
\n07\/02\/1990: Revise MQ
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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