Abolished
PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESSOR
1171E2
- Pay Grade: 12
DEFINITION OF WORK
This is technical work in the preparation, processing, and
reproduction of various types of pictures.
Work involves responsibility for darkroom processing of black and
white, color, or radiologic film. Work includes developing negatives from film by chemical
processes, printing photographs from negatives, filing negatives, and performing related
duties. Work may also involve photography, and operation of plate-making and other
photographic equipment. Work is assigned by a photographer or administrative superior who
reviews completed work to ensure quality and adherence to instructions.
Standard Classification Factors
Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate
supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no
authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any
consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral.
Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for
accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the
worker’s rate of performance.
Difficulty - LEVEL A: Routine… Where the work is usually
repetitive and the employee works from detailed instructions, the difficulty is usually
limited to accuracy and speed.
Complexity - LEVEL A: Work is a simple or routine nature requiring
very little analytical thought. Tasks are clearly defined, highly organized, closely
related and often repetitive. Few if any alternatives exist for methods or procedures to
be used. Work is usually in the form of specific assignments and is closely reviewed for
accuracy and progress. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually detailed,
easy-to-follow instructions that cover all or most of the important aspects of the work.
Workers at this level can readily determine the actions which need to be taken.
Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL B: Consequences of
actions or decisions at this level are minor as the work is normally reviewed regularly
and errors are usually detected in following operations. Errors may be disruptive to
co-workers or may cause minor inefficiency. Costs due to errors are minimal.
Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain,
clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e.,
easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication
skills are required.
Physical Demands - LEVEL A: The work is predominantly sedentary
and requires minimal or negligible physical exertion. The employee is normally seated;
however, the nature of the work allows for periods of standing or walking at will.
Environmental Conditions - LEVEL A: The work environment involves
normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, or
libraries. Comfortable levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are inherent
in the work environment. Exposure to deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is
only occasional. The likelihood of injury is remote.
Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership
responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Prints and processes photographs from negatives; prepares slides
and makes enlargements; maintains a negative file system.
Cleans and maintains darkroom equipment; mixes chemicals; and
orders supplies, materials, and equipment.
Prepares black and white and color slides from negatives and art
work.
May operate photolithographic cameras and other photographic
equipment designed for process work such as copying, making halftones, and producing color
separations.
Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the basic fundamentals of process photography and of
the equipment, materials and methods used in processing work.
Ability to maintain and make minor repairs on equipment used.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Skill in operation of cameras and other equipment used in
processing pictures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Apprentice/entry level experience in film processing.
- REV: 01/83
- REV: 12/95
- REV: 10/98
- REV: 02/00
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