Imaging Production Tech Sr

Travis County•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Travis County Technology and Operations is seeking an Imaging Production Tech Sr to perform highly skilled technical work in source document microfilming, film processing, indexing, microfilm duplication, digital scanning, and CD-ROM mastering using computer output to laser disk (COLD) technologies. The position also performs system administration for content management systems and helps County departments develop, acquire, implement, and maintain imaging and content management systems. This is the second of three imaging production-related classifications in the Imaging & Graphics job family. Work includes operating document management systems, managing projects, and evaluating procedures and systems for producing, maintaining, distributing, storing, and destroying records. The position may require a flexible schedule to meet departmental needs. Employees may also be assigned to business continuity work outside their normal job functions. The role is based at 5501 Airport Blvd, Austin, Texas. The work environment may involve dust, fumes, noise, and hazardous chemicals. A criminal background check is required.

Requirements

Content Management System Administrator certification.
High school diploma or GED and five years of experience operating microfilm and/or electronic imaging equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties.
Knowledge of imaging policies, practices, procedures, and terminology.
Knowledge of information technology hardware, software, and peripherals related to the assigned function and standard practices in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of computer equipment and imaging tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, scanners, photocopiers, film processors and duplicators, rotary and planetary cameras, and related imaging hardware and software.
Knowledge of business letter writing, grammar, punctuation, and report preparation.
Ability to develop and maintain accurate records; solve problems and make decisions; use office and imaging equipment; and communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos; work courteously under stressful circumstances; work independently and as part of a team; reason and make judgments; manage time and multiple tasks; maintain and repair equipment; and establish effective working relationships with County employees and officials, outside agencies, and the public.
May be required to develop knowledge of and adhere to federal and state laws requiring confidential handling of certain health information.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including occasionally lifting or carrying up to 35–50 pounds and performing the listed physical activities needed for essential duties.

Responsibilities

Assist County departments in developing, acquiring, implementing, and maintaining imaging and content management systems.
Supervise development of imaging and content management instances.
Set up imaging jobs and prepare documents for scanning or filming, including removing fasteners, restoring document integrity, inserting separator sheets, and verifying preparation.
Operate electronic scanning equipment and use imaging software to convert scanned material to digital form.
Create CD-ROMs.
Microfilm documents according to established procedures and application specifications.
Process, edit, and inspect scanned images and microfilm.
Index digital images and microfilm according to required specifications.
Mix chemicals and conduct chemical tests to ensure film quality; maintain correct chemical mixtures and temperatures for darkroom processing.
Operate high-end computer equipment to process and duplicate microfilm and capture, verify, and format scanned-image data for an online database.
Dispose of source documents according to procedures and ensure the safety, security, and confidentiality of microfilmed records.
Expunge court-ordered data from digital reports and microform according to established guidelines.
Perform preventative and operational maintenance on electronic scanning and microfilming equipment.
Download, index, and convert source computer output files into searchable, user-friendly flexible reports using COLD software.
May fill public requests for copies of microfilmed material and certify final filmed documents.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.