Position Name: Camera Technician (non-exempt)
Hours: Variable
Purpose Statement: We are seeking highly motivated and committed individuals with a strong work ethic and a heart for service to join our team as Camera Technicians. We work in the incident response community to facilitate real-time audio-visual communications across multiple sites. Applicants do not need experience to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Work closely with designated team leads or members of incident management teams to deploy audio-visual live streaming equipment, operate cameras during live and recorded events, and facilitate additional audio-visual or technical needs as required.
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Creative and strategic thinking.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong customer service skills.
Incident Command & Wildland Firefighter Training Requirements
Due to the nature of our work within the emergency response community, employees must possess or be willing to obtain the following certifications:
- S-130: Firefighter Training
- S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
JA Media Group may provide training opportunities for candidates who do not yet possess the required certifications, based on availability and operational needs. Candidates must complete S-130: Firefighter Training before becoming eligible for assignment. To maintain qualification, RT-130 (Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher) is required annually as the refresher for S-130. Additionally, personnel may be required to retake or review ICS/NIMS courses if significant updates are made to national policies.
Education: Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree or a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work or volunteer experience. Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to: customer service, technology, the audio-visual industry, emergency response, or military service.
Age Requirement: Employees must be at least 21 years old as of start date
Driving: Applicants must have a valid Class-C license with at least three (3) years of driving history or commercial driver’s license.
Physical: Candidates must be ready to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment. This includes the ability to stand for up to 16 hours per day, navigate uneven terrain, and lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. Projects often require working in remote locations, which may include overnight camping.
Drugs & Alcohol: JA Media Group is a drug-free workplace, including cannabis, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. During assignments, employees must abstain from the use of alcohol and remain fit-for-duty.
Schedule: Applicants must have a flexible schedule to accommodate irregular working hours.
Transportation and Work Locations: Employees must be able to self-report to Chico, CA and have reliable access to transportation. Employees must, on occasion, travel by car for extended periods of time. Employees must be eligible and capable for airline travel