Theater Production Specialist 2–4 TX

Job Summary

Involves administrative and production aspects of the performing arts, including: performing arts management, administration, and scheduling when the skills require specific knowledge of the performing arts field; facilitating production requirements, such as theatrical productions and film and video presentations; theater management, construction, installation and maintenance of elements in a variety of theatrical craft and arts areas including direction, technical support, stage crews, lighting, sound, scenery, rigging, props, projection, multi-media, wardrobe, hair and make-up, and artist hospitality. [For positions requiring professional performance training and expertise, see Performance job family.]

Job Title	Theater Production Specialist 2 TX	Theater Production Specialist 3 TX	Theater Production Specialist 4 TX
Job Code	5489	5490	5491
Bargaining Unit	TX	TX	TX
FLSA	Non-Exempt	Non-Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope	Responsible for a specific technical aspect(s) of theater production. May include responsibility for maintenance of theater venues, shops, and storage facilities, including facilities and stage equipment, tools and materials, and developing and implementing operational procedures for all users within the facilities. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.	Responsible for all activities associated with multiple / comprehensive technical aspects of theater productions, including procedures and administering / monitoring budgetary expenditures consistent with budgetary allocations, and training of staff / students. May be responsible for maintenance of theater venues, shops, and storage, including facilities and stage equipment, tools and materials, and establishing and ensuring implementation of operational procedures for all users within the facilities. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.	Leads all activities associated with multiple / comprehensive technical aspects of theater productions, including procedures and administering / monitoring budgetary expenditures consistent with budgetary allocations, and training of staff / students. May be responsible for leading the maintenance of theater venues, shops, and storage, including facilities and stage equipment, tools and materials, and leading the implementation of operational procedures for all users within the facilities. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “TX” ending.
Key Resp 01	Fabricates and installs theatrical production elements from design and design specifications provided by theatrical designers in a specific production area(s) such as lights, sound, video, costumes, hair / make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc., from design and design specification provided by theatrical designers.	Constructs and installs theatrical production elements in multiple production areas (lights, sound, video, costumes, hair / make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.) from design and design specification provided by theatrical designers.	Leads subordinate staff in execution, construction, and installation of theatrical production elements in multiple production areas (light, sound, video, costumes, hair / make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.) from design and specification provided by theatrical designers.
Key Resp 02	Train students in laboratory settings associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work.	Trains students in laboratory setting associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work.	Trains and leads students in laboratory setting associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work.
Key Resp 03	Determines construction techniques and details of construction / installation and creating construction drawings, patterns, jigs, and samples.	Determines construction techniques and details of construction / installation.	Determines constructions techniques and details of construction and installation.
Key Resp 04	Attend technical / dress rehearsals and consult with directors / designers regarding notes, changes, and / or additions.	Attends technical / dress rehearsals and consults with directors / designers regarding notes, changes, and / or additions.	Attends technical / dress rehearsals and consult with designers regarding notes, changes, and / or additions.
Key Resp 05	Monitors budgets for limited area of supervision, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits.	Administers budgets, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits.	Administers budgets for areas of supervision, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits.
Key Resp 06	Maintains shop facilities and equipment and coordinates with senior managers regarding theater facilities and property maintenance.	Maintains shop facilities and equipment and coordinates with senior managers regarding theater facilities and property maintenance.	Maintains shop facilities and equipment and coordinates with senior managers regarding theater facilities and property management.
Key Resp 07	Administers storage and disposal of theatrical production elements.	Recommends and approves expenditures for equipment; advises on planning of major alterations of existing facilities or development of new facilities.	Recommends expenditures for equipment; advises on planning of major alterations of existing facilities or development of new facilities.
Key Resp 08	Identifies equipment needs; coordinates repairs; may participate in planning of major events. Ensures safe, proper practices of theatrical construction and installation and in safe use, proper handling, and maintenance of all machinery, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment in accordance with federal, state, OSHA and Cal/OSHA guidelines and regulations.	Establishes procedures and trains users in safe, proper practices of theatrical construction and installation and in safe use, proper handling, and maintenance of all machinery, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment.	Analyzes and proposes staffing requirements, identifies / resolves work flow problems, recruits, trains, assigns work and schedules; recommends merit increases, salary adjustments, and classification reviews.
Key Resp 09	Works with designers and directors regarding efficiency or economy of theater property construction, installation, and operation of theatrical production elements.	Ensures professional and safe general shop conditions and operations, including fulfilling reporting and record-keeping requirements and all applicable rules / regulations including federal, state, OSHA and Cal / OSHA guidelines and regulations.	Establishes procedures and leads users (staff and students) in safe, proper practices of theatrical construction and installation and in safe use, proper handling, and maintenance of all machinery, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment. Ensures professional and safe general shop conditions and operations, including fulfilling reporting and record-keeping requirements and all applicable rules / regulations including federal, state, OSHA and Cal / OSHA guidelines and regulations.
Key Resp 10	Researches new materials and techniques to fulfill designer concepts.	Advises on all problems associated with multiple aspects of production operations.	Advises on all problems associated with multiple aspects of production operations.
Key Resp 11	Oversees borrowing / rental of theatrical production elements.	Consults with / suggests changes to designers and directors regarding efficiency or economy of construction, installation, and operation of theatrical production elements.	Consults with and suggests changes to designers and directors regarding efficiency or economy of construction, installation, and operation of theatrical production elements.
Key Resp 12	Attends department staff and production meetings.	Attends all department staff and production meetings.	Attends all department staff and production meetings.
Key Resp 13		Researches new materials and techniques to fulfill designer concepts. Coordinates borrowing / rental of theatrical production elements.	Researches and recommends new materials and techniques to fulfill designer concepts. Coordinates borrowing / rental of theatrical production elements.
Key Resp 14		Advises managers regarding program planning, facility planning, and curricular development; serves on department committees.	Advises managers regarding program planning, facilities planning, and curricular development; serves on department committees.
Key Resp 15
Education	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.	Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
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Special Condition	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
KSA 01	Mastery level knowledge of technical aspects of at least one production area such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair / make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.	Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair / make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.	Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair / make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.
KSA 02	Good working knowledge of the University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, etc., including safety rules and regulations.	Thorough working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, etc., including safety rules and regulations.	Strong working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, etc., including safety rules and regulations.
KSA 03	Good working knowledge / skills in basic financial administration.	Thorough knowledge / skills in all aspects of budget administration.	Strong knowledge / skills in all aspects of financial and personnel administration.
KSA 04	Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies.	Solid verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies.	Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies.
KSA 05	Good problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.	Thorough problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.	Strong problem recognition / avoidance / resolution skills.
KSA 06		Thorough organizational skills.
Environment	Theater, office and various outside venues.	Theater, office and various outside venues.	Theater, office and various outside venues.