METADATA TECHNICIAN

Summary

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, George W. Bush Presidential Library. The Technician will perform duties associated with scanning, indexing, and description of digital images produced from original archival records; creation of technical and structural metadata; administration and data entry of information into one or more networked databases/systems; ensuring archival materials are prepared for eventual publication in the National Archives Catalog.

Duties

Help

The full performance level of this position is: GS-09.

As a METADATA TECHNICIAN, you will:

• Create metadata to support digitization projects, establish intellectual control over digitized resources, and prepare resources and metadata for submission to archival collection information databases and other system for eventual publication on the National Archives Catalog.
• Administer the Library's collection information databases and spreadsheets; perform data cleanup as necessary; and serve as primary liaison to overarching database administrators and application vendors.
• Work on large-scale imaging production projects in an archival context, but may also provide indexing, metadata creation, and data entry for a range of other projects, including digitization for exhibits, routine imaging, special requests, and other moderately complex digitization projects.
• Perform data entry of metadata records into a variety of databases, digital asset management systems, and other applications, using specialized software tools that support automated and manual systems of indexing of digital records.
• Support archival digitization as captured by contractors, staff and interns. The incumbent may help coordinate textural digitization workflow as part of the digitization work plan and provide quality control for completed digitization projects.
  
  

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

• A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• The work is basically sedentary, however some long periods of standing and lifting of materials, supplies and moderately heavy boxes (may weigh up to 50 pounds) will be performed.
  
  

Key Requirements:

• Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
• Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
• Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
  
  

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For the GS-09, specialized experience is defined as one year of experience at the GS-08 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience with metadata and formatting in relation to archival and/or artifact collections. AND
• Preparing digital imaging formats for submission into a variety of systems. AND
• Making image enhancements and/or modifications to digital images.
  
  

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• When the National Archives and Records Administration completes their selections, the remaining lists of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional offices, bureaus, or agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional offices, bureaus, or organizations. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position,
• We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency policy.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency policy.
• This position is a Term appointment. A Term appointment is a non-status appointment to a position in the competitive service, made for a specified period of time. The initial appointment will be greater than one year, and can be extended for no more than a total of four years.
  
  

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Requesting an accommodation

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.

Help

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.