POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80-00832A000200090025-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: November 17, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 19, 2000
• Sequence Number: 25
• Publication Date: September 10, 1954
• Content Type: FORM

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. REASON FOR SUDMIS510N (E.G., CHANGE OF DUTIES, CLASSIFICATION SURVEY, ETC.I 7. PLAC MfNT Jr J'
IDENTIFY OLD POSITIONS BY TITLE, SCHEDULE, OCCUPAT~NAL CODE, GRADE, POST- NCURRENCE
TION NO. Classi fi c-~ati nn serve ,
INITIATING
OFFICE
ORGANIZATIONAL TITLE OF POSITION (IF ANY)
Supervisor,Color Section
11. ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION OF POSITION
DIVISION OR STAFF
Hinting and Reproduction Division
This is a couplets and accurate description of
the duties and responsibilities of this position
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13. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFIC
I. - - , Duties and Resnonsibiiities
Under supervision of Chief of the Photographic Branch serves as
supervisor of the Color Photography Section responsible for the adequate
and efficient; (1) production of color transparencies ranging in size from
35mn to 20" x 24"; (2) production of color prints ranging in size from 35mm
to 30" x 40"; (3) production of colored lantern slides ranging in size from
35mm to 3 x 4"; (4) processing(i.e. developing, fixing,' washing and drying)
of 35mm and 16mm colored motion picture film; and (5) production of color sep-
aration negatives to be used in the subsequent production'of dye transparent
color prints, or in the indirect method 'of making separation negatives to be
used in making offset lithographic plates. Speoiticallyt',
1. Sets-up, adjusts and operates copy cameras. Positions copy; adjust
lights and. exposure; uses appropriate color compensation ;filters, color
correction filters, or color separation filters; adjusts focus; makes corn
pensatigns for exposure based upon light sources, magnification, color balance,
2. Operates photographic enlargers. Working from tranaparenoiea, takes
density readings in order to determine t
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rrection filter neces-
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exposure required; adjusts to size of, enlargement
desired; and sw4lre^ e,.,,.,
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3. Operates photographic printers in order to produce color prints, 1n-
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e making of prints through the Dye Transfer Process.
Processes color film by developing, reexposing, redeveloping,
ing, beaching, fixing, hardening, washing and drying same.
FORM No.
OCT 19 "-178
10. NAME OF EMPLOYEE (LsstI (First) )Middle) IF VACANCY,
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making color ? IiC7i.C( " 1}:ttu (L S1 16 rii tl.er,' ;?I' . '1 x or 1111 x ha
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of a variety of (,las.3i -!71-0 `1 I'1(1' (maps, ci,.=.ir+s i1:t:us=,.rat.i.o :s, c'cc,) of
equipment.
6. Proven color srjo.ir;ition nec ,,,.Ltivea mad UY no-rsQLi 101 -if the C:,?r,era
and Layout Section (1 "1 :iliikint; 1~i.t1hu;;rril)1~-L(.! dates suci,) by succes?-
sivuly printing, such on A 13co color i,a~er< (Fote> such piri :ts can tlieit bo
utilized in order to q ol.' 6i.Lcij :separation r'iegat-ivcs.,
7. Makes rhi.nor repairs to c c i t"11t3I1 a;; maybe required.
~e Jtequ7$it1C':i.3 supi 17r;3 as
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are adhered to.
opor&t.ion of the S?~ctl.on.
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106 ?As$l,ros 1.':at .1.L ecur:i.t;J`y .. ,.G'r and. 1't.ret
11. N inta~ns all >r.., a ai,,l -:t. .s ,,1.gnod to tht; Section in a
clean and orderly con-1.1tion at all
12. Instructs iorr: r ;;x d.o i 'u~t. c: ct ;l< : s it the uu3thod5 and technique
of performing the f'oregoirlt; :-.ic1 ciir3c1ui :quality of all work produced by
them.
NOTE: In the perfor;rlance of the i olrok, ~lt.r.;.; tac;ks, incu:nhent utilizes the fo]-
lowinc, equipmentt 2Ci1x 211,t1 A;,'F Co-:' Cam,,--a with light integration meters and
poloroid screens attached; 11 x iott U)vi_ Copy Ca"isra; 81, x 10? ContAct Printer;
30tt x Loll ATF V?acu-Loi Fr.-.ma r ril: 'L.er; }ra4, {,,n;? n 11" x 111+r Re-exposure Frame; deep
tanks; small trayB and sinks; "0;1 x 01l ess steel sinks; rocking tray
for dye tran:3fer process ? ork; 1,011 Pav:.ion Rotary Dryer; Wes-Ur Color Densito--
reeter used in determining density and rsolcr balances in making color transpar-
encies; and photographic lights.
Superyisibn Received a
approximately ?I different criarntc;al mixttlros and solut ens.
Ektacolor; Eastman Dye Transfer paer; La;;trntln l>ye &Qi t orree Also uses
In addition, uses the f ollowt ng t;,~;,rc', of Jant Anson color film and paper;
Ans co printon; Ans co color dupli cat ins; film; Ea:3 tman 1. achromr l; 1ktachrome;
avaglabj..9 to aid the )ncu:uDent in this .-ositi.on on very diffioult problems
Anti who.; opot-checks the quality Cf work .pro.'.rce;i. Chief or the Branch is
I ceiv> s i,upert is:ian and tta c :nir;al r u:> danc'o from the Chief, Photography
Branch who outlines general policy and tc3 e niques to b e f,a].loyed by the Section
III. Minimum Qualification Re{Fair emonts a
procedures, an tecFini.ques co.Icerned wit:, the production of color transparencies,
production of color prl.rits, colored lantctrn slidee, and color separation.
1. Knowled .ea: ,Nast have a detalled knowiedge o-f the variouu practices
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2. Skills Must be ,:r'Ol t'Lertt in ti,, 1:3E. of 3 firIcty of ^_3!r!1E9:"1S s e'
color nhotog.?a-},y. also must be skill ci in tL:c? Use of aI iar?7e n'inber of chernir;,i1
solutions for -eveloning rur?.oses.
3. Abilities; Must have the ,3h1 ity to plan and organize the work not only
for self but for subordinates.
4. Work Experience and Education Must have a minimum of 5 years of the
normal training and/or aunrenticeshin required of Photographers (C',olor) or be in
possesion of Journeyman card indicating nroficiency at the Journeyman level. Such
experience must have included a thorough background in the field of black and white
photography as well as in the field of color nhotograrhy. Requires experience may
have been acquired in a commercial nrinting plant, government printing plant, or a
combination of both.
5. Special Qualifications.- Subject nosition has greatnr physical demands
than found in the average sedentary position in that incumbent must lift and move
large containers of chemical solutions and not be susceptible to skin allergies that
could possible result from using numerous chemicals and other solu-tions,. Must have
excellent color perception.
Mental Demands-,
Continuous mental application of a high degree is required while analyzing
original copy, determining necessary scare of reduction or enlargement, determining
proper setting and exposure time, and while shooting the image, Position re-quires
intense concentration in developing the negative in order to avoid over or under-
development.
Special Considerations:
Photographers are exposed to harmful fumes and acid burns from poisonous
chemicals used in developing, mixing, and reducing solutions. After a time
workers may develop allergies to chemicals. Poor ventilation is usually found in
darkroon, and clothing may become damaged. by acids used in processing films.
Position Progressions
This is a GP position requiring 5 years of training before reaching the
Journeyman level described in this position. A logical line of progression from
this position would be to a supervisory position within the Photography Branch
involving broader duties and responsibilities.
Distinguishing Features g
Thib position wags'allocated to the GP plan as a result of a survey conducted
by CWD in August 1952, subject position being comparable to GPO Offset Photographers.
Although the supervisory duties of this position are weak,, the quantity and
quality of work produced within the section necessitates a supervisor in order to*
insure a smooth work flow. Position is therefore re-affired as Photographer
(Color-Supervisor) under the GP wage schedule.
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