Television Specialist

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs, the Television Specialist performs a wide variety of professional and technical tasks in connection with the production, programming and distribution of television programs for the Education Programs in the institution’s media center. S/he will provide supervision, management, adequate control and security of the television studio and the academic audio/visual and media center. Plans, organizes and directs the technical work involved in the preparation of television, audio visual, and graphics materials. Advises, consults with, and originates ideas for department heads and others on design, layout, and use of audio visual media for publications, displays, exhibits, reports, manuals, conferences, films, and training programs. Plans and prepares material for audio visual presentations and does other work as required.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application

This advertisement is for a Television Specialist position(s) Located at California Medical Facility in Vacaville, Solano County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 076-231-5571-001

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid mail address on your application .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

California Medical Facility (CMF), located in a unique spot in Vacaville, CA. Unique as in being surrounded by many areas for family fun, exercise, touristy adventures and more. Approximately 35 miles east of downtown Sacramento, approximately 53 miles west of Pier 39 in San Francisco, and if you want to meet in the middle you can swing by Napa which is approximately 30 miles west. Also located nearby are the Vacaville Outlets for all your shopping needs.

**The parking lot has plenty of room and free parking for all**

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES – National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Assume leadership and provide creativity in the planning
• Writing and directing of television production
• Act independently in converting ideas and concepts into an effective combination of audio and visual impression on the screen
• Develop innovative solutions to complex audio and visual communication problems
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Work effectively with people and situations requiring initiative, tact, and judgment
• Speak effectively
• Read and write English at the level required for successful job performance

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, . , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Television Specialist, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination here Television Specialist .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Describe your professional experience within the past 12 months with media production equipment, including specific video cameras, lighting rigs, and audio field recording gear.