Video Technician

**THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF MEDIA SERVICES TECHNICIAN OR REACHABLE ON THE CURRENT EXAM # IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF MEDIA SERVICES TECHNICIAN.

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.
In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Video Technician.

Job Responsibilities:
Specific duties include but not limited to the following:

- Respond to crime scenes, police precincts, hospitals and other pertinent locations at the request of the District Attorney.

- Record on videotape crime scenes and statements by defendants and witnesses and preserve and maintain them for use as evidence in court.

- Retrieve surveillance footage, preserve and maintain this media for use as evidence during trial and create duplications for discovery purposes.

- Perform tasks related to NYPD’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program deployment, including downloading, duplicating, editing, and redacting BWC footage.

- Provide the District Attorney’s Office with technical support for courtroom presentations to audio/video recordings redactions.

- Create duplications, and/or perform edits.

- Play any audio/video tapes and disks that become evidence, as well as clarifications to overcome acoustic and visual problems in courtrooms.

- All other duties as assigned.

MEDIA SERVICES TECHNICIAN -

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a High School diploma/GED. - A valid New York State driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience is preferred and must be maintained for the duration of employment. - Familiarity and experience with: Video and Photo Editing, Video Playback, Disc Duplication, File Conversion, MS Office, Surveillance Footage Retrieval a Plus. - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. - Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads. - Familiarity with a wide spectrum of Computer and Video/Photo Editing technology. - Able to carry 60 lbs. of equipment. - Superior Computer Skills are required.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at class="jobad-residencyRequirement">Residency Requirement
City Residency is not required for this position.