Imaging Production Tech Sr

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County Technology and Operations is seeking a Imagining Production Tech Sr to join our team.

Job Summary

Performs highly skilled and technical source document microfilming, film processing, indexing, microfilm duplication, digital scanning, and CD-ROM mastering using computer output to laser disk (COLD) technologies. Performs System Administration for content management systems.  

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the second in a series of three imaging production-related job classifications within the Imaging & Graphics job family. This classification performs skilled and technical imaging work in microfilming, film processing, scanning and CD-ROM mastering. Duties include operation of document management systems, project management, and evaluation of systems and procedures related to the production, maintenance, distribution, storage and destruction of records. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.  

• Assists other County departments in developing, acquiring, implementing and maintaining imaging and content management systems. Supervises development of imaging and content management instances. 
• Sets up imaging jobs. Prepares documents for scanning or filming and verifies preparation. Removes fasteners, restores document integrity, and inserts separator sheets. 
• Operates electronic scanning equipment and converts the scanned material to digital form utilizing imaging software. Creates CD-ROMs. 
• Microfilms documents according to established procedures and follows required specifications for each application. 
• Processes, edits and inspects scanned images and microfilm. Indexes digital images and microfilm according to required specifications. Mixes chemicals and conducts chemical tests to ensure the quality of the film. Ensures proper mixture of chemicals and temperatures for darkroom process. 
• Operates high-end computer equipment to process and duplicate microfilm, capture data from scanned images in which data is verified and formatted to an online database. Disposes of source documents according to established procedures and ensures safety, security and confidentiality of microfilmed records. 
• Expunges court ordered data from digital reports and microform according to established guidelines. 
• Performs preventative and operational maintenance on electronic scanning and microfilming equipment. 
• Downloads, indexes, and converts source computer output files into searchable, user friendly flexible reports using computer output to laser disk (COLD) software. 
• May fill orders for the public requesting copies of microfilmed material and may certify final filmed documents. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

Content Management System Administrator certification; High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of experience in the operation of microfilm and/or electronic imaging equipment; 

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Certification as a Content Management System Administrator. 

Knowledge of:

• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology related to imaging. 
• Information technology hardware, software and peripherals as related to assigned function. 
• Standard practices in area of assignment. 
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, scanners, photocopiers, film processors and duplicators, rotary and planetary cameras, hardware and software related to imaging. 
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation. 
• May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring the confidential handling of certain health information. 

Skill in:

• Developing and maintaining accurate records.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Using a variety of office and imaging equipment.
• Both verbal and written communication. 

Ability to:

• Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Work effectively and courteously under stressful circumstances.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Maintain and repair equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. 

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 35-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment, scanners, photocopiers, film processors and duplicators, and rotary and planetary cameras.  Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.  Subject to identification and distinguishing of colors. Subject to contact with dust, fumes, noise and hazardous chemicals.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 PM

Location: 5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78751

Criminal Background Checks Required. 

For updates or questions on this position, contact [email protected].  

This job description is intended to be generic in nature.  It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.