General Information
Job Description | THEATER PROD SPEC 3 | Working Title | Electrics Shop Manager |
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Job Code | 006145 | Grade | 20 |
Department Name | Theatre - D01038 | Department Head | Rickerby Hinds |
Supervisor | Ben Tusher | Effective Date | 08/16/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
Responsible for all activities associated with multiple/comprehensive technical aspects of theater productions, including procedures and administering/monitoring budgetary expenditures consistent with budgetary allocations, and training of staff/students. May be responsible for maintenance of theater venues, shops, and storage, including facilities and stage equipment, tools and materials, and establishing and ensuring implementation of operational procedures for all users within the facilities. |
Department Custom Scope
Plan and coordinate technical aspects of theatrical productions and film/television projects for the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production; coordinate activities associated with lighting, sound, video, and cameras; ensure the timely installation of lighting, sound, video, film, and related equipment; directly supervise and assign technical personnel to various phases of production; review and evaluate students' work for grading or advancement; establish lab training procedures to ensure development and safety of students and staff; design the sound/music for selected productions; oversee the management of the Film Equipment Room to ensure the timely check-in/out of all film equipment for classes and productions. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
Experience | Requirement |
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4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
Certification | Requirement |
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OSHA 10 | Preferred |
OSHA 30 | Preferred |
ETCP Certification | Preferred |
Educational Condition Requirements
Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Constructs and installs theatrical production elements in multiple production areas (lights, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.) from design and design specification provided by theatrical designers.
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25 |
Ensures professional and safe general shop conditions and operations, including fulfilling reporting and record-keeping requirements and all applicable rules/regulations including federal, state, OSHA and CalOSHA guidelines and regulations.
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20 |
Attends technical/dress rehearsals and consults with directors/designers regarding notes, changes, and/or additions.
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15 |
Establishes procedures and trains users in safe, proper practices of theatrical construction and installation and in safe use, proper handling, and maintenance of all machinery, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment.
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15 |
Trains students in laboratory setting associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work.
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10 |
Administers budgets, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits.
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5 |
Consults with/suggests changes to designers and directors regarding efficiency or economy of construction, installation, and operation of theatrical production elements. | 5 |
Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Working knowledge of QLab, Lightwright, Vectorworks, and EOS lighting consoles. | Required |
Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, et cetera. Thorough working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, et cetera, including safety rules and regulations. | Required |
Thorough knowledge/skills in all aspects of budget administration. | Required |
Thorough problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills. | Required |
Ability to create, understand and work off of technical drawings. | Required |
Thorough organizational skills. | Required |
Supervisory experience and demonstrated teaching experience with technical crews. | Required |
Thorough verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies. | Required |
Good working knowledge of safety and Cal Osha regulations | Required |
Good working knowledge of sound design for theatre. | Required |
Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition | Requirement |
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Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
Travel | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: Yes |