Technical Director/Scenic Designer (SC - Substitute)

Application Instructions:

• Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Include all relevant education training and/or experience on the application.

• Do not include any personally identifiable confidential or otherwise unrequested information that does not pertain to job related factors (e.g. social security number date of birth pictures etc.) on your application or attached documents.

• For job postings with a close date all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting close date will receive consideration.

• For job postings with an initial screening date all applications received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on the job posting initial screening date will receive priority consideration; however typically the job posting will remain open and continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

• For job postings requiring professional references include at least three (3) professional references from the following categories:

1. Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
2. Previous department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s) (from within the past five (5) years);
3. Masters thesis or Doctoral Dissertation advisor or supervisor (for faculty);
4. Colleague(s) or coworker(s) who can address professional competency and skills relevant to the position; and/or
5. Other professional references.

Please note professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for or as a finalist for a position.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under direction of the appropriate level supervisor or manager plans oversees and coordinates all technical aspects of the staging of college guest artist school and community performing arts performances; provides lead functional and technical guidance and oversight to stage and student crews involved in the technical aspects of productions and events; ensures proper integration of lighting sound staging set and any/all technical elements of assigned productions and events in designated performance spaces; collaborates with others to oversee the production schedules student events and budget for performing arts productions; designs and coordinates scenic elements for performing arts productions as assigned. Performs complex technical work in an instructional learning environment including assisting in the preparation of materials and demonstrations for assigned instructional area; provides a high level of academic assistance to assigned faculty; coordinates assigned activities with faculty staff students and others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Collaborates with the faculty staff and students to identify and coordinate activities related to all technical needs for successful completion of performing arts productions activities projects and events; clarifies and determines technical needs and equipment and establishes timetables.
Determines support personnel needed; participates in the selection of assigned students and staff; collaborates with faculty to make student and crew assignments; participates in plans prioritizes assigns oversees and reviews the work of assigned staff and students involved in the setup of all technical systems and house equipment (including sound and lighting systems) as well as those involved in construction painting rigging loadin and strike of scenic elements; works with faculty and staff during technical rehearsals to ensure that all student crews are trained at assigned positions and that technical rehearsals are run effectively and correctly.
Assists faculty with instructional programs; collaborates with faculty to ensure that shops are operated in such a way as to provide the best environment to successfully achieve Student Learning Outcomes; recommends implements and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations of the laboratory (shop); participates in the planning and implementation of laboratory (shop) exercises and experiments in collaboration with faculty; collaborates with faculty and staff to research introduce and use new technology materials and processes in student labs pertinent to the area of assignment; creates various shop drawings and schematics for student use in the construction and setup of scenery and props; assists students in the use of shop equipment and tools; ensures student compliance with shop policies procedures and safety precautions.
Demonstrates proper care for shop equipment and tools; ensures the maintenance of shop areas in a clean and orderly manner; ensures all technical equipment and systems operate effectively during productions events and student labs; oversees and coordinates the troubleshooting repair and maintenance of theatrical staging equipment and facilities; maintains a preventive maintenance program.
In collaboration with the Lighting/Sound Designer oversees coordinates and integrates the technical elements of productions including theatrical lighting sound video sets and other items as required.
Coordinates with managers faculty staff and students the strike and return of all technical equipment.
Maintains inventory of materials and equipment necessary for the shop and performance spaces; recommends equipment purchases.
Works with managers supervisors faculty and staff to monitor production costs; oversees and monitors budgets as related to the technical aspects of performing arts productions and events; collaborates with staff and faculty to develop working budget for productions; provides recommendations to reduce cost in production shops.
Attends a variety of meetings workshops conferences presentations and training sessions as required; maintains compliance with mandatory trainings and certifications as directed by supervisor; attends and participates in diversity equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes creativity and professionalism; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students staff and faculty as well as various outside groups to ensure efficient effective and correct implementation of school/departmental objectives.
Maintains assigned area(s) in a safe clean and orderly environment; assures compliance with established safety procedures and regulations; refers unresolved problems to supervisor.
Uses District College State and Federal regulations policies and procedures to provide accurate information to students staff faculty and others; abides by all confidentiality practices required by department state and federal policies laws rules and regulations; adheres to and enforces procedures and guidelines.
May perform the duties of lowerlevel classifications within the area of assignment as needed.
Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:
College performing arts programs events productions and other activities.
Technical aspects of performing arts productions including lighting scenery design costume design and construction techniques.
Various performing arts equipment including rigging lighting and sound systems and related machinery.
Technology used in theatrical production and Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD or Vector Works and Mac Platform).
Steel welding and metal working as it relates to theatrical construction.
Materials and processes used in the construction of scenery for venues other than theatre such as television film theme parks etc.
Automated scenery motors and computer control of rigging and scenery.
Principles and practices of performing arts design and technical production.
Methods and techniques used in the production of events.
Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations including applicable sections of the State Education Code and other legal requirements related to area of assignment.
Philosophy operational characteristics services activities goals and objectives of the assigned area; specialized functions activities operations rules regulations requirements and restrictions related to the area of assignment; terminology techniques equipment materials principles theories practices and procedures related to the area of assignment.
Office procedures methods and equipment including computers specialized hardware and applicable software applications.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration including time material and labor cost estimating.
Principles practices and procedures of fiscal statistical and administrative research and report preparation.
Principles and practices of performing arts safety.
English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Work organization principles and practices.
Effective written and oral communication skills in English.
Diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy.
Techniques to facilitate effective interaction with people on an individual or group basis.
Confidentiality requirements when dealing with personal and sensitive student information.
Occupational hazards and standard safety policies and procedures.
District and College organization operations policies and objectives.
Principles and practices of providing training and guidance to lowerlevel staff and
student workers.

Ability to:
Design and construct theatrical scenery and props using a variety of materials including wood metal plastics etc.
Translate drawings and sketches into finished constructed scenic elements using effective communication skills.
Prepare drawings models and other graphic representations for construction of scenic elements.
Oversee and participate in the construction of scenic elements with staff and students.
Use and operate a variety of hand and power tools as needed to construct scenic elements in a safe and efficient manner.
Draft by computer and hand.
Supervise and train students in the use of the shop and its equipment.
Weld using Mig Tig Arc and Gas rigs.
Work with student crews of diverse skills abilities and knowledge including students with disabilities.
Effectively utilize computer applications and equipment in the performance of duties; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment programs and systems as they evolve.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the assigned department as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand explain and apply administrative and office policies and procedures as well as pertinent laws regulations and ordinances; work within the policies functions and requirements of area of assignment.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English; use correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and vocabulary; understand and follow oral and written directions in English; listen actively and effectively.
Develop maintain and foster effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds on a regular ongoing basis.
Interact extensively with and respond to requests and inquiries from students faculty staff and the public; effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students staff or the public; provide excellent customer service.
Operate office equipment including hardware software and devices supporting word processing database management and spreadsheets; type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; research compile analyze and interpret data; maintain accurate filing record keeping and tracking systems; apply excellent organization skills and attention to detail; compose and prepare correspondence and memoranda; maintain filing systems; prepare documentation reports and other written materials.
Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial ethnic cultural sexual orientation academic socioeconomic and disabled populations of community college students.
Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities; concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time; work confidentially independently and collaboratively.
Exercise good judgment discretion and personal initiative in resolving confidential difficult and sensitive situations according to established policies and procedures; use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority; maintain critical and sensitive information records and reports confidentially.
Provide training and work direction to assigned staff students and volunteers.
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.
Maintain the cleanliness safety and organization of assigned area; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures; monitor activities in assigned area and enforce policies for proper use and behavior.
Participate in trainings and meetings onsite and offsite as required.
Work evening/weekend shifts as required.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed in a theatre setting; work near moving mechanical parts; exposure to noise dust and inclement weather conditions; works in precarious places; occasionally works around loud noise levels. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort. Positions may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Physical:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and theatre setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop bend kneel
crouch reach and twist; to lift carry push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment and various hand and power tools and equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Work Schedule: TBD Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the departments needs.

Hours per Week: Up to 25

Employment Conditions and Information:

This is a shortterm temporary hourly NonBargaining Unit (NBU) assignment not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1^st through June 30^th). Shortterm temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent seasonal or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states Shortterm employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district upon the completion of which the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.

After successful completion of the onboarding requirements an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a shortterm temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an if and as needed basis as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time due to departmental needs with little to no notice. NBU employment is atwill and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.

NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).

NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 15^th of the first month to the 14^th of the second month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the third month.

Example: For the following reporting period: September 15^th through October 14^th the NBU employee will be paid on November 10^th.

NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.

Notice to all Candidates for Employment:

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Public Law 99603 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.

Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.

California Public Employees Retirement SystemandCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System:

A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.

Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS

Disability Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date by either calling (949)or sending an email to

Attendance Requirement:

All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis as scheduled to assigned job.

Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:

Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at or . Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.

NonDiscrimination Notice:

The SOCCCD provides access to its services classes and programs without regard to national origin immigration status religion age gender gender identity gender expression race ethnicity color medical condition military and veteran status genetic information ancestry sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability pregnancy or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

California Fair Chance Act:

The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction provide mitigating evidence or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:

The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all and ensures that students faculty staff and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome included supported and safe. Our culture of belonging openness and inclusion makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.

The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusionminded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD you can expect to be part of an exciting thriving equityfocused and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students faculty staff managers and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCDs mission and goals for DEI and EEO.

THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER