State of Washington Classified Job Specification
PHOTO TECHNICIAN 1, AERIAL
PHOTO TECHNICIAN 1, AERIAL
Class Code: 204O
Category: Information Services
Salary Range: 44
Abolished Effective: 08-14-2015
Definition
In a photographic laboratory, performs printing and processing of panchromatic (black and white) photography utilizing manual and automated electronic equipment. Produces glass plotting plates, contact and enlargement prints and paper and film enlargements.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The majority of work assigned involves the reproduction of aerial photography through black and white photographic processing. Incumbents also receive training in color processing.
Typical Work
Makes aerial contact prints and glass plates using manual and automatic scanning/ dodging equipment;
Prints standard and scale ratioed enlargements using aerial enlargers on paper and film positive transparencies;
Processes panchromatic aerial roll film negatives using both manual and automatic processors;
Selects and blends chemicals for processing of panchromatic prints, film and glass plates;
Washes, dries, trims, sorts and packs for shipment contact and enlargement prints, and glass plates;
Receives on‑the‑job training in the reproduction of aerial color photography;
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: physical and chemical characteristics of photographic materials; exposing, printing and processing techniques; fundamentals of aerial photography.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Desirable Qualifications
Two years of full‑time paid laboratory experience in commercial or industrial photography, reprographics or photolithography. Education in commercial or industrial photography, reprographics or photolithography may be substituted, year for year, for experience.
Class Specification History
New class Effective June 30, 1967
Revised June 9, 1978 Revises definition and minimum qualifications, adds distinguishing characteristics
Revised December 9, 1983 Title change (Formerly Aerial Photo Technician l)
Revised new class code: (formerly 73610) effective July 1, 2007.
Revised June 9, 1978 Revises definition and minimum qualifications, adds distinguishing characteristics
Revised December 9, 1983 Title change (Formerly Aerial Photo Technician l)
Revised new class code: (formerly 73610) effective July 1, 2007.
