Technical Operations Supervisor

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

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Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

• Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

• Recruits, trains, supervises and organizes technical crews for production to include staff, contractual employees, and volunteers

• May involve responsibility for developing, organizing, supervising and/or instructing a specialized technical area

• Participates in the development and implementation of the department budget as related to equipment replacement, repair, and maintenance of the building and equipment

• Maintains assigned budget, orders equipment, schedules repair and maintenance following established procedures

Technical

• Manages technical coordination of sound, light, rigging and all related equipment for assigned performances

• Manages facility and equipment repairs and maintenance, both routine and specialized

• Organizes and controls scene shop, theater space, tools, equipment, and inventory control under established safety policies and procedures

• Participates in the development and implementation of a production calendar

• Schedules technical staff as required by the performance program

• Manages production meetings, technical rehearsals, performances, and strike

• Assists with complex technical needs for departmental events and external programs

• Conducts event or production set-ups and supervision, facility and equipment inspections, and daily opening and closing of the facility

Team Skills

• Supports honest and transparent decision-making

• Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments

• Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Arts Management, Theater, or a closely related field, and three (3) years directly related paid experience in a theater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must be certified in both Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) within six (6) months of hire

• Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge in audio visual equipment, theater lighting designs, rigging systems, catwalk systems and inventory controls

• Knowledge of building systems

• Ability to train and supervise staff, contractors and volunteer technical crews for productions

• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong communication skills

• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with performers, community groups, other employees and the general public

• Ability to prepare clear and adequate reports and maintain records

• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: 95% inside a climate controlled building; 5% outside which may include driving.

Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately two (2) hours per day, standing approximately three (3) hours per day, and walking approximately three (3) hours per day. The work requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting/carrying small objects and objects weighing between 15 and 44 pounds, with occasionally objects weighing over 45 pounds.

Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and the ability to detect specific noises and the proper equipment operation. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, on the telephone, and while giving formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read fine print.

Driving Requirements:  Requires occasional driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs including word, spreadsheet and/or database applications, internet applications, and database management.

Other Machines: The work requires the ability to operate the following machines: computer based audio equipment and computer based lighting equipment.

Tools: The work requires proficiency with power and hand tools.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)

No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING

No - CREDIT CHECK

No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.