Photographer

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Photographer (S)

Position Number

60084644

Grade

NC05

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Unleash your potential and start your journey toward success! The Department of Public Safety is currently accepting applications for a skilled Photographer. This position is located in Raleigh, NC.

This position performs a variety of standard and specialized photographic and lighting equipment in taking still pictures.

Other responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited, to the following:
• Use a variety of standard and specialized photographic and lighting equipment in taking still pictures and shooting videos.
• Makes technical decisions during the shooting (i.e., choice and use of camera, settings, special lenses and filters, exposure and flash).
• Utilizes highly technical and specialized photographic and lighting equipment to develop, enlarge and print photographs.
• Ability to work well in a group dynamic.

The Office of Communications is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of communications strategies and initiatives that advance the department's mission and supports internal and external stakeholders' awareness and understanding of the department's policies and functions. Included in these responsibilities are the management of crisis communications, data and records requests and state, national and international media inquiries. The office manages the perception and branding of DPS, responds to public records requests and coordinates external communications to stakeholders, partners and the people of North Carolina.

The director and deputy directors regularly consult with the governor’s office, managers, subject matter experts, legal counsel and other agency leaders when working on projects, program development or topics generating public and media interest. In addition, there is a continuous effort to educate the public and publicize the many services DPS provides, and the exceptional work done by our employees.

The role of the Communications Office is to help ensure that there is consistent and accurate messaging and that all divisions/sections involved are communicating and responding appropriately.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $32,639.00- $57,117.00

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. The work schedule is Monday -Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional travel and overtime, as needed. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.   

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.    

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.  

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.   

Management Preferences   

• Demonstrated mastery of photographic concepts.
• Experience in photographing live events.
• Experience with professional photo printers.

Please Note: Applicants selected for interview will be asked to provide writing samples.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.  

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program   

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.  

  

Transcripts  

• Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.     
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.  
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.   

Military Experience   

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.  
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:   A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).   A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.   

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Katrina Akins.  

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate’s degree in media production, photography, commercial art, or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in photographic work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Katrina Akins

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]