Imaging Technician (#CC2 ) $28.46-$35.96 hourly / $4,932.97-$6,232.95 monthly / $59,196.80-$74,796.80 yearly
Definition
Under general supervision, operate photocopy equipment in preparing copies from original documents and microfilm; operate microfilm camera, developer, duplicator, printer and related equipment; and perform other duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class operate photocopy equipment as a primary assignment. Positions in this class have as an on-going, secondary assignment, the operation of microfilm camera, developer, duplicator and printer equipment. Positions in this class receive little direct supervision because the work is of a repetitive nature.
Typical Tasks
- Operate and maintain photocopy equipment to produce copies of original documents, permanent records, and microfilm
- Operate image scanner machine and review acceptability of images
- Adjust exposure to ensure optimum quality
- Load and unload film and paper rolls
- Drain and replace chemicals
- Make minor adjustments
- Occasionally make minor repairs
- Prepare documents for microfilming
- Operate film reader to review dated microfilm for poor image quality and photographic errors, and notes documents to be re-photographed
- Scan and index film
- Edit film to correct mistakes
- Operate microfilm camera and related equipment to film records, legal documents and develop and process films and prints
- Maintain records of quantities of copies produced
- Trims, punch, file maps and documents in books
- Mail back documents to customers
- May provide indexing of official records and vital statistics
- Maintain inventory control
- Prepare and mail involuntary lien notices
- Perform a variety of clerical duties
- May provide vacation or other temporary relief
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Working knowledge of:
- Microfilm and/or photocopy equipment.
- Camera operation and photocopy techniques.
- Lighting and timing techniques.
- Film processing and duplicating methods, copy and print production tech niques as applied to microfilm.
Ability to:
- Operate photocopy equipment with accuracy and speed.
- Learn and apply the techniques and methods of operating microfilm camera, developer, printer and related equipment.
- Maintain and make minor adjustments to photocopy and microfilm equipment.- Identify photographic errors and images of poor quality in microfilm copy.
- Edit film and make corrections.
- Understand and follow written and oral directions. Maintain accurate records.
- Perform general clerical work.
- Type at a moderate rate of speed.
- Safely lift and move objects weighing approximately 40 pounds.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
- one year of experience processing and developing film and/or scanning and editing of digitized images.
Any combination of education and experience which would provide the re quired knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these would be:
EST:9/77
REV:12/97, 1/83 Analyst: OM
Miscellaneous
PREVIOUS CLASS TITLES: Microfilm Technician Sr. Microfilm Technician
Bargaining Unit: 41
EEOC Job Category: 03
Occupational Grouping: 01
Workers' Comp Code: 0285
Analyst: OM
Revised Date(s): 1/83
Bargaining Unit: 41
EEOC Job Category: 03
Occupational Grouping: 01
Workers' Comp Code: 0285
Analyst: OM
Revised Date(s): 1/83
CLASS: CC2; EST: 9/1/1977; REV: 12/1/1997;

