ABOLISHED 02/01/04COSTUME TECHNICIAN8211E2 Pay Grade: 18 DEFINITION OF WORK This is technical and skilled work in the creation and maintenance of costumes and related accessories for dramatic and musical productions. Work involves the performance of a variety of duties in making and altering costumes and accessories; and operating, maintaining, and repairing related equipment. Work includes supervising and coordinating the work of others and purchasing materials and supplies. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction..." Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is normally periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average - Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Seamstress classes in which the work involves sewing, mending, making and altering clothing and household items and doesn't require designing or constructing costumes for theatrical productions. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Surveys material, time, labor, and cost needs associated with creating costumes. Supervises or participates in: measuring performers; fitting costumes; rebuilding old costumes; altering garments; sewing and drafting patterns. Orders, purchases, stores, dyes, and cleans fabrics. Operates, cleans and maintains equipment used in costume shop. Maintains inventories of costume shop stock and supplies. Supervises and trains students and student assistants in the safe and proper procedures used in the costume shop. Supervises or participates in the cutting, curling, styling, and fabrication of wigs; performing hat and headdress construction; applying makeup; constructing jewelry, costume decorations, masks, footwear and armor. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of historical period costumes, designs, and patterns and the methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction and reconstruction of stage costumes and related accessories. *Knowledge of textiles, dyeing, pattern drafting, cutting, draping, sewing, trimming, and altering theatrical costumes. Abilities *Ability to use costume shop equipment such as steam irons, domestic, commercial and industrial sewing machines, washers, dryers, dye vats, grommet machines, and glue guns. *Ability to work quickly and accurately from sketches and designs in creating costumes or accessories. Ability to supervise and instruct costume workers. Ability to plan and execute work in order to meet the time and budget constraints of productions. *Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with others. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Skilled level experience in clothing design. NC: 06/93 |