Job Description

Responsible for safe operation practices in the electrics shop, and primary crew chief during the hang, focus, repair, and programming of lighting for academic programming and external live events held at the CPA. Additionally, also supervises all electrics event operations, as well as being the supervisor of all programming of electrics. Assist faculty and students in the electrics shop and other theatrical lighting-related tasks.
Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One to two years of college credit (30 hours are equivalent to one year) or related certification.
• A minimum of 3 years (or 2 years with an AA or above in a relevant program) of experience working in a professional theatrical or event-based environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of individuals and organizations including (but not limited to) students, community groups and live entertainment professionals.
• Supervisory experience in the use, programming, and maintenance of static LED lighting fixtures, and rotary moving head fixtures.
• Knowledge of MEWPs and knowledge of safe operations and best practices thereof.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks Spotlight and Lightwrite.
• High understanding of reading and creating lighting plots, generating associated paperwork, and drafting event floor plans.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lighting design and concepts and demonstrated lighting design experience.
• Programing knowledge and operation of ETC EOS family consoles and programming functions (LTP, HTP, Tracking, Cue Only, Marking, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge and experience with DMX and Net3 networked lighting systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of power and data signal flow.
• Working knowledge of ETC Concert.
• Experience with ETC Paradigm Systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of circuiting.
• Knowledge of 3 phase power systems.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria, which are not the sole criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be interviewed. Other information and observations made during the interview process may be considered in the selection process. A Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application. Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as primary technician responsible for Hanging, Focusing, and Programming lighting equipment
• Primary lighting designer for all internal college events and, as needed, external rentals/presentations
• Supervises over-hire crew and academic students, ensuring best safety practices and operation during all lighting hang, focus, fixture repair, and event lighting programming in electrics shop, and live-event venues (Grand Theatre, Proscenium Theatre, and Black Box Theatre, etc.)
• Transpose touring lighting plots and designs
• Create in-house light plots in Vectorworks for live events, temporary lab installations, and repertory plots.
• Creates, maintains and, as needed, updates house repertory plots and general multi-use stage setups.
• Oversees all lighting inventory: generates lists (venue specific and center accumulated), logs unit-specific maintenance requests, and updates master inventory list with new equipment purchases.
• Assess and conduct/coordinate in-house or external maintenance of center lighting equipment, including lighting networking, lighting fixtures, DMX peripherals, and lighting consoles.
• Coordinates with external Lighting Designers, Artistic Directors, and other event-related personnel on determining lighting needs for each live event
• Generates specific report paperwork (plot, instrument schedules, circuit hookups, cable plans, etc.) for all lighting installs
• Assess and recommends electrics crew numbers and crew positions for all events, installations, strikes, and house repertory plot restores.
• Assess and provide lighting power needs, including installation of 3 phase power distribution systems, if dictated by live event.
• Provide additional support to other back-of-house/production team members (audio, video, staging, etc.) as necessary or as directed by management.
• Advises management/CPAEM leadership on live-event related lighting projects, improvements, and purchases
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees, students, and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of entertainment technology equipment as well as computers, printers/plotters, and general office equipment. Significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions are required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Must have the availability to work a flexible schedule, including some extended shifts beyond 8 hours, frequent evenings and weekends, when dictated by events support schedule.
• Must be comfortable working from MEWPs and grid heights in excess of 60 feet
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview

Is Background Check Required? Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PGCC201411/12
Open Date 07/07/2023
Close Date 07/28/2023
Open Until Filled No
Background Check Statement

Prince George's Community College is committed to providing a safe campus community. PGCC conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, education verification, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Effective August 8, 2022, Prince George's Community College's current vaccine mandate will expire for students, faculty, and staff. Select exceptions may apply. Face coverings will be voluntary campus-wide, including in classrooms and instructional spaces. Although the College will no longer require new employees and students to be vaccinated as a condition of employment or instruction based on current public health conditions, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are strongly recommended.

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Which of the following best describes your level of completed education? (Education details must be included in your application.)

• Master's Degree or above from an accredited college/university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university
• One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours is equivalent to one year)
• Less than 30 credits from an accredited college/university
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years (or 2 years with an AA or above in a relevant program) of experience working in a professional theatrical or event-based environment?

• Yes
• No
• * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to continue working in the United States? As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentation showing that they are a U.S. Citizen or a resident authorized to work in the U.S.

• Yes
• No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• HERC
• HigherEd Jobs
• Hispanic Outlook
• Indeed
• Personal Referral
• PGCC Website
• Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
• The Chronicle of Higher Ed
• The Washington Post
• Other: Please indicate below
• Educause
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected "Other" please indicate source:

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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