Digital Conversion Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 70623 - 91815
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is locate in the Digital Reformatting Projects Section Collections Digitization Division Digital Services Directorate Discovery and Preservation Services.
The position description number for this position is 011753.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory bargaining unit position.
Using general guidance received from collection specialists selects collections or items within collections and draft finding aids or framing texts to be associated with the collections as presented to end-users. Participates under the direction of a higher grade employee in selected segments of managing overall workflow for a single
issue/similar nature project. Develops a preliminary draft of specifications in consultation with the custodial division tracks workflow to and from contractors and drafts technical requests/reports to the contractor.
Set technical requirements for and review delivered digital images and possibly audio and moving-image files for a variety of factors including file naming header data visual and sound quality and use of compression algorithms. Performs quality review under supervision e.g. ensures that the number of illustrations agrees with the number of illustration images. Prepares a list of materials reviewed and prepares a status report of findings. Receives training in the technical requirements to adhere to recognized standards.
Uses Markup Language in coding and/or creating coding schemes for texts and finding aids develop or adhere to SGML Document Type Definitions (DTDs) review encoded text to determine if it has been converted accurately. Oversee the production of bibliographies indexes or other texts associated with collections; review texts in terms of style and consistency of language. Provide computer technical support especially for quality review staff installing and connecting new machines resolving software problems and troubleshooting machine malfunctions as well as maintaining automated tracking systems or software programs (spreadsheets)to track materials in production. Compiles finding aids; converts materials from one format and/or markup to another; participates in gathering and organizes information to be used in establishing a file naming procedure/convention; participates in assembling and archiving selected digitized materials.
Conditions of employment
Conditions of Employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws marijuana use is illegal considered criminal activity and can affect your employment at the addition past drug use and activities (e.g. selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of digital conversion principles procedures and operations.**
Ability to utilize computer technology to carry out an organizations program and operations.**
Knowledge of visual materials in library collections.**
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to provide consultation outreach and liaison services.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Education
None
Additional information
Althoughit is the Librarys policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please email The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicants college or university or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The lettermust verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the from health care providers are not more information contact the Librarys Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or email FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However not all service unitswithin the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- Computer Data Entry
- Facilities Management
- ADMA
- Fleet
- Key Account
