What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media Services Technician (Court Ops Supervisor) position at NYC Department of Social Services?
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Under direction of the Director of Multimedia Services and with latitude for independent judgement, the MST 3 will supervise the operations of the Multimedia Department Court Support Unit to assist Assistant District Attorneys with technology during the processing, duplication, and presentation of digital evidence.
The Multimedia Court Part Supervisor supports and manages a team of technicians who provide technical assistance, evidence preparation and presentation for all Trials, Hearing and Grand Jury presentations while also tracking and documenting all relevant data.
Operations include:
Minimum Qualifications
production equipment; or
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.
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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.
Under direction of the Director of Multimedia Services and with latitude for independent judgement, the MST 3 will supervise the operations of the Multimedia Department Court Support Unit to assist Assistant District Attorneys with technology during the processing, duplication, and presentation of digital evidence.
The Multimedia Court Part Supervisor supports and manages a team of technicians who provide technical assistance, evidence preparation and presentation for all Trials, Hearing and Grand Jury presentations while also tracking and documenting all relevant data.
Operations include:
- Manage DA Court equipment operations.
- Oversee ADA support with all court presentation.
- Manage all court room support for trials and hearings.
- Manage and oversee daily trial chart.
- Proactive support for upcoming needs in court
- Manage Trail Kit Laptop updates and operations
- Track and gather data on use of tech in courts.
- Hashing of digital evidence
- Creation of exhibits for trial presentation
- Assistance in courtroom presentation of digital evidence
- Testifying in court
- Manage Tech support staff in court.
- Knowledge of the legal/court system preferred.
- Computer Technology support background and knowledge preferred.
- Data collection and strategic planning support preferred.
- Assist in developing and implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures.
- Bridge communication between ADA’s, trial teams, and Multimedia Director.
- Evaluate the performance of new equipment and facilities; prepare reports on the results of Job evaluations.
- Supervise all phases of equipment and supplies purchasing, from preparation of initial requisitions to vendor liaison for expeditious delivery and payment.
- Participates in designing new facilities and specialized devices.
- Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate personnel.
- Supervises and participates in all phases of equipment and supplies purchasing, from preparation of initial requisitions to vendor liaison for expeditious delivery and payment.
- Train or instruct in the operation, general service, and repair of audiovisual equipment, and related electronic equipment.
- And additional tasks as needed.
- A minimum of two years technical related work, preferably in tech support, presentation and computers operations; Computer technology and troubleshooting skills and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Power Point), and digital audio & video editing software, i.e. Adobe Audition, Premiere, Final Cut Pro.
- Able to work in a fast pace environment
- Working knowledge of data entry procedures which are used for all activities related to tech assignments, evidence history and daily activities.
- Additional Information - Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm or 8:00am -4:00pm
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
production equipment; or
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
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.
