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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Forensic Multimedia Specialist II
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (30) Technicians
Class Code: 10467 Salary Grade: OP1
Approved: Last Revised: July 30, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under minimal supervision, this position provides advanced audio, video, and digital darkroom processing and other multimedia services within the Forensic Science Department. Applies advanced photography, video, and/or digital imaging techniques to items associated with criminal investigations or court proceedings.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Provides digital or printed forensic casework and administrative images.
  2. Conducts routine image maintenance and quality control.
  3. Performs media conversions and enhancements to support law enforcement investigations.
  4. Creates demonstrative materials for law enforcement and the courts.
  5. Prepares graphics, audio, video, and/or photographic exhibits.
  6. Maintains and operates a suite of still camera and video equipment
  7. Supports evidentiary documentation.
  8. Operates photo finishing
  9. Maintains equipment for and performs audio and video duplication processes.
  10. Provides creative and graphics support for department publications.
  11. Processes court ordered expunctions.
  12. Supports training of new employees.
  13. Coordinates unit purchases, management requests, and equipment maintenance/ trouble-shooting.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, training, work assignments, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of various photographic equipment including automatic and manual functions of digital and video cameras.
  • Knowledge of film, photo finishing, color printing equipment and digital imaging processes.
  • Knowledge of proper evidence handling procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Ability to determine best method of obtaining photographic picture.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Associate Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job plus three (3) years of multimedia experience.
  • Multimedia experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of two (2) years.
  • Thirty additional semester hours from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  • Graduation with a Master’s or an academic doctorate degree in a related field may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association (LEVA) Certification Level 1 Forensic Video Analysis & the Law or equivalent.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.