Photographer III - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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Job Description:
Works independently and directs less experienced personnel to perform a variety of tasks associated with technical work within the Plans and Operations Directorate, providing photographic technical advice and set up for a variety of test operations and similar type tasks across the Command.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments and follows standard work methods on recurring assignments.
• Receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments and is subject to a review of the technical adequacy of all work.
• Actively participates to ensure personal safety, team safety, visitor safety, and end user safety in accordance with policy, standard operating procedures, and locally identified hazard mitigation requirements.
• May be called upon to mentor other photographers of the same or lesser grade on techniques and process improvements.
• The work requires the use of protective equipment and clothing.
• Duties include development of project plans, outlines procedures and issues, gathers data, analyzes and assists in interpreting data and reports.
• Coordinates issues pertaining to compliance and corrective actions, determines the use of special-purpose cameras and related equipment for assignments.
• Conceives and plans the technical photographic effects desired by operating officials and discusses modifications and improvements to their original ideas in light of the potential and limits of the equipment. Typical examples of equipment that require set up and use include specialized still and video cameras, airborne systems, single or dual camera multiple high-speed imaging systems, electronic timing and triggering devices, complicated timing and triggering equipment; precise photographic measurement and control equipment; synchronized stroboscopic (interval) light sources, and/or timed electronic triggering; and arranges and uses cameras operating at several thousand frames per second.
• Uses mathematical image analysis software to provide 2- dimensional scoring of impact locations, calculate pitch, yaw, and velocity of various test projectiles.
• Responsible for the live streaming of test data to internal and external locations.

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 yr. applicable experience; or at least 60 credit hours or an Associate’s Degree and one year applicable experience; or 30 credit hours and 2 yr. applicable experience; or completion of a formal training program and 1 yr. applicable experience.
• Specific Equipment Requirements for each Contractor Man Year Equivalent: 4x2 Cargo Van, Max payload 4,282, V6,rear door windows, back up camera (Chevrolet Express Cargo Van equivalent) suitable to transport personnel and equipment.

Physical Qualifications:

• The work of this position is performed in the field where you are subject to the environment and sometimes in an environmentally controlled office environment.
• Must be capable of sitting and entering data on a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to view computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to climb ladders safely.
• Must be capable of kneeling, squatting, bending and standing while performing duties.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening periodic retest.
• Must be able to successfully complete a background screening.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment.

The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Other Job Information:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rate of Pay/Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $44.53