Imaging Technician I-26280610

County of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego is seeking an Imaging Technician I to operate and maintain electronic imaging and microfilm equipment, audit image types, index files, and support public record requests. The role includes quality checks, log maintenance, and preparing materials for scanning and microfilming, with emphasis on accurate image validation.

The ideal candidate will have experience with imaging and microfilm systems, and a working knowledge of QC standards for imaging and microfilming.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating microfilm equipment or operating electronic imaging equipment.
• Experience with scanning and imaging systems and procedures.
• Experience with microfilm processing systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control standards for imaging and microfilming.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts and operates electronic imaging equipment and microfilm equipment.
• Validates electronic images using specialized software.
• Performs general quality control functions, including inspection of electronic and microfilm images, check accuracy of labels, maintain and update various control logs.
• Retrieves, delivers and files records.

Skills

Imaging systems

Microfilm systems

Quality control

Job description

The County of San Diego has openings for IMAGING TECHNICIAN I

Interviews will take place the week of November 23rd, 2026 and job offers will be made after interviews are complete.

Future Salary Increases:June 2027 – 3.77% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the- Board + 0.77% Market Adjustment)

Imaging Technician I's are responsible for operating and maintaining electronic scanning and/or microfilm equipment, auditing various film types, indexing and verifying electronic image files and microfilm, maintaining logs, preparing materials for scanning and microfilming, and facilitating customer requests for access to records.

Essential functions

• Sets up, adjusts and operates electronic imaging equipment and microfilm equipment
• Validates electronic images using specialized software
• Performs general quality control functions, including inspection of electronic and microfilm images, check accuracy of labels, maintain and update various control logs
• Retrieves, delivers and files records

Ideal Candidate

• Experience with scanning and imaging systems and procedures
• Experience with microfilm processing systems and procedures
• Knowledge of quality control standards for imaging and microfilming

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience operating microfilm equipment or operating electronic imaging equipment.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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