Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Photography Laboratory Technician & Manager Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 28000312 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range $55,000-$65,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category G-Skilled Craft Worker Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
10AM- 7PM. Some Saturdays as needed.
Sensitive Position No Job Description
General Description:

The Photography Lab Manager at NVCC Alexandria Campus is crucial to the photography program, ensuring student success by managing the computer lab, lighting studio, film processing lab, and darkroom. They maintain equipment, uphold safety protocols, and keep labs ready for student and instructional use, which allows instructors to focus more on teaching and feedback, enhancing student learning outcomes. Overall, the Photography Lab Manager is indispensable for maintaining a functional and safe learning environment, managing resources effectively, and supporting both technical and artistic aspects of photography education.

Duties and Tasks:

• Manages and maintains film and print darkrooms for traditional film photography, three digital labs, and a lighting studio, ensuring all working areas are fully operational to support effective instruction.
• Responsible for maintaining an extensive equipment inventory.
• Manages, maintains, and repairs equipment, including black and white enlargers, digital and film cameras, view cameras, camcorders, studio and video lighting equipment, audio equipment, Apple computers, scanners, photo quality inkjet printers, and a wide array of support equipment, including film and processing equipment, digital projection systems, light tables, tripods, etc.
• Supervises Photography Department part-time employees (P-14), Federal Work Study, and student hires.
• Coordinates gallery installation, preparation, and de-installation for the annual Photography + Media Juried Student show, annual topics show, and pop-up shows.
• Supports the photography program with administrative work, including purchasing, inventory of equipment, and other record keeping. Serves as the program’s designated Inventory Liaison for college-wide inventory reconciliation.
• Assists faculty in daily classroom instruction and preparation, providing technical support as needed.
• Provides direct support to photography students and solves problems with equipment and software.
• Supervises and assists students using the facilities and equipment outside of classes.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:

• Must be familiar with the function, use, and construction of a wide range of photographic equipment related to both film and digital photography
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, clean, calibrate, and repair a wide range of equipment.
• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work with faculty and students cooperatively.
• Self-directedness is crucial for this role to manage multiple labs independently
• Ability to take the initiative in problem-solving
• Ability to maintain expertise through self-learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in photography and digital imaging.
• Experience with computer software programs and photographic equipment (Mac operating systems, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, monitor calibration software, Excel and Word).
• Experience managing or supervising employees

Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:

• Shooting film and digital, black & white darkroom printing, lab management, image editing software, Epson inkjet printer maintenance.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3102P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/26/2024 Job Close Date 07/10/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.