TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on August 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
EXAM NUMBER: C7142A-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires (Download PDF reader), including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Video Production Specialist vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Video Production Specialist.
A Video Production Specialist is responsible for a combination of the following job functions:
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Writing, producing and directing video productions.
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Plans and develops video programs by transforming training and other objectives into production ideas requiring the determination of format, approach, content, and level of presentation which will be most effective in meeting objectives and remaining within budget and time restrictions.
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Converts production ideas into finished production script by working with subject matter experts, by preparing outlines to summarize and storyboards to illustrate the action, developing shot lists, and by writing dialog and adding director's instructions for the cast and crew to follow.
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Plans and schedules productions: cast, crew, sets, props, and wardrobes, etc.
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Directs and assists staff to fabricate sets, props, and wardrobes, as needed, and secures permits, consents, does site surveys for shooting logistics and releases to meet the legal requirements for videotaping persons and places.
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Directs the activities of the production crew, equipment, and cast in the studio and on location by determining the placement and movements of performers, crew members, lights, cameras, microphones, props, and sets to create a quality training program from the instructions and dialogue of the director's script.
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Solicits and reviews evaluations and recommendations in writing from subject matter experts, trainers, media and management staff, and employees receiving the training to evaluate and improve video training programs.
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Operates broadcast quality video production equipment as a producer, director, or as a crew member on programs produced by others, by following the instructions of the director and primary equipment operator to produce artistic and technical quality of sound and pictures.
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Operates Macintosh computers with word processing, communications, database, graphics, video editing, and other special effects software.
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Directs the production of a wide variety of mediated materials (e.g., audio tapes, video tapes, and self-paced instructional materials, etc.).
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Supervises the production of: still photographs (B/W & Color); Graphic Services and staff; audio recording, mixing, editing, and duplicating; video production (studio & location), video tape editing and duplication.
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Operates or supervises the operation of a wide variety of AV equipment (e.g., still and video cameras, video recorders, audio mixers, lighting equipment, & overhead projectors.
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Writes, produces and directs programs using computer graphics, sound, and imaging video images.
Computer Imaging:
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Performs any of the duties including all aspects of writing, producing, directing and editing video productions, as needed.
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Analyzes scripts containing complicated subject matter in order to determine effective presentation of ideas, considering clarity, effect, credibility, color, and psychological impact issues.
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Develops video animation for training presentations, computing animation time, frames per second, and time coding, in order to produce synchronized conversions from animated computer based video segments to video tape.
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Evaluates, recommends, and supports electronic equipment, hardware and software utilized for multi-media production.
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Creates original designs and illustrations and utilizes sophisticated software to produce a wide variety of professional quality art products, such as videos, power point presentations, brochures, posters, logos, badges, and artist's rendering of building projects.
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Studies and recommends solutions to problems affecting multi-media production, such as, budgeting, scheduling, cost effectiveness, equipment and deadline issues.
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Coordinates projects, evaluates feasibility of utilizing contract services to accomplish objectives, and monitors performance and quality of outside vendors.
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Supervises staff in the production of computerized graphics for multi-media use, as needed.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
OPTION I: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in communications or a related field and one year's experience within the last three years, writing, producing, and directing training or informational programs using broadcast level video technology used within the last three years.
OPTION II: Completion of three years (90 semester units or 135 quarter units) in an accredited college; 18 semester units or 27 quarter units must be in communications or a related field and two years' experience within the last three years, writing, producing and directing training or informational programs using broadcast level video technology used within the last three years.
One additional year of the required experience may be substituted for each year of college (30 semester units or 45 quarter units) on a year-for-year basis.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
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Proficient in Vyond, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Light Room, and Adobe Animate. Proficient is defined as five (5) or more years of experience using the specified software programs.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
You MUST meet the requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
- To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution with your application or within five calendar (5) days from the date of filing the application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system.
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader).
If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please submit them to
[email protected] within five (5) calendar days from the date of filing the application, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Examples of related field include: Journalism, Broadcasting, Radio and Television, Telecommunications, Media Studies, Digital Media, and Communication Technologies.
EXAM CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.
Please add
[email protected],
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[email protected], as well as the domains dpw.lacounty.gov and hr.lacounty.gov, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application as soon as possible as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Neal Mondragon
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
