This class of positions encompasses technical work of varying degrees of difficulty in the
set-up, operation, training, maintenance, repair of and service of digital, audiovisual,
video production, DVD, computer system, digital photography, presentation, recording,
projection, duplication and related broadcast equipment in a shop, studio or in the field.
Media Services Technicians may transport equipment for on-site use or shop repair, as
well as operate a motor vehicle for such purposes. Additionally, in assignments to
District Attorney Offices and the New York City Law Department, Media Services
Technicians prepare evidence for courtroom needs by means of forensic analysis
including but not limited to recovery, examination, evaluation, comparison, and
presentation of various media sources, and testify in court. The following are typical
assignments within this class of positions; all personnel perform related work.
In the Offices of District Attorneys and the New York City Law Department, employees
are required to work various shifts involving night, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday work,
as required.

Assignment Level I

Under supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty, as follows:
Sets-up, operates and maintains CDs, DVDs, and audio and visual equipment such as
recording and playback equipment, video cameras, videocassette recorders, slide
projectors, public address systems and other related accessories.
Makes video and audio duplicates from varying types of media.
Makes video recordings of investigative procedures.
Maintains “chain of custody” of evidence for courtroom needs.
Maintains records and custody of recorded material, video, audio and photographic
evidence library.
Makes minor repairs to video, audio and power interfacing cables.
Testifies in court as a witness to corroborate evidence.
Performs audio redaction and basic video editing. May perform the duties of a notary public when swearing in witnesses for video
statements.
Operates motor vehicle, as necessary.

MEDIA SERVICES TECHNICIAN - 90622

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of
Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the following areas of study: electronics technology, television production, broadcast communications, film production, audio production; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of
Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including or supplemented by 12 semester credits in one or a combination of the following areas of study: electronics technology, television production, broadcast communications, film production, audio production, still photography, graphic arts or in a related field and one year of satisfactory full-time experience operating, maintaining, and repairing audio-visual, video and related broadcast
production equipment; or

3. A certificate or diploma in electronics or another area of study described in ""2"" above from an accredited vocational or technical high school, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of satisfactory full-time experience as described
in ""2"" above; or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and three years of satisfactory full-time
experience as described in ""2""above; or

5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to ""1"",""2"",""3"", or ""4"" above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent. Two years
of certified experience as a member of a high school audio-visual squad, or one year of work-study experience in an approved NYC Department of Education program which included work with audiovisual or related electronic equipment, may be substituted for six months of the experience described in ""2"" above. College education above an associate degree including the 12 specialty credits, but
less than a baccalaureate degree including the 24 specialty credits, can be substituted for experience on the following basis: 5 college credits including 1 specialty credit, can be substituted for 1 month
of experience.

Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.