Digitization Operator Active TS/SCI FS POLY

PTFS; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PTFS in McLean, VA is seeking a Digitization Operator with active TS/SCI FS Poly to support on-site digitization projects in the DMV area. The role requires careful handling of hardcopy and microform assets, adherence to project requirements, and strict quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing assets for scanning, inspecting condition, performing QC/QA, creating metadata, and delivering completed deliverables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years digitization or related experience preferred.
• 3+ years with active TS/SCI CI or FS Poly clearance in good standing.
• Knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience handling hardcopy to digital conversion and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hardcopy assets for scanning, including removal of bindings.
• Inspect assets for state and condition prior to scanning.
• Reassemble documents as required by project.
• Categorize assets and determine deliverables per project.
• Operate digitization hardware for scanning tasks.
• Perform QC/QA on scanned images for quality and accuracy.
• Identify issues and coordinate with supervision to resolve.
• Create metadata via data entry according to requirements.
• Upload deliverable outputs meeting project instructions.
• Meet project deadlines and work in a team environment.

Skills

TS/SCI FS Poly clearance

Digitization experience

Windows OS & MS Office

Attention to detail

Inventory & asset handling

QC/QA

Metadata data entry

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digitization hardware

Scanning software

Job description

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Full Time Direct McLean, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1569

Salary Range: $59,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Digitization Operator with active TS/SCI FS Poly

Warrenton, Va area (full-time On-Site)

PTFS, a Maryland-based company providing digital archiving and library solutions, as well as professional services including digitization, library staffing, and integration services, has an immediate opening for a Digitization Operator with active TS/SCI FS Poly. This position produces high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment based on stringent client expectations within PTFS’s Digitization Division.

Essential Qualifications:

• 1+ years digitization or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 3+ years with active TS/SCI CI or FS Poly clearance good standing.
• Knowledge of Widows OS and Windows Microsoft based applications to include Word, Excel, etc.
• Responsible for the document inventory and preparation of hardcopy paper or microform assets for scanning. Includes, but not limited to, the removal of binding elements, inspection of state and condition of assets prior to scanning and identifying and reporting discrepancies against original asset inventory and/or manifest.
• Responsible for the document reassembly of hardcopy paper documents or assets in accordance with digitization project requirement.
• Responsible for the document determination or categorization from hardcopy paper assets or scanned images in accordance with digitization project requirements.
• Knowledge and operation of digitization hardware for the scanning of paper, microform and media assets for the conversion of hardcopy assets in accordance with digitization project requirement.
• Responsible for quality control and/or quality assurance (electronic review of images by scan unit output from scan for image quality, orientation, and clarity) of scanned output for adherence with digitization project requirements.
• Responsible for rework and/or performing corrective actions as necessary to address items identified during the QC/QA review.
• Output quality assurance (review post-scan output for image deficiencies processing anomalies, and deliverable image quality and accessibility).
• Ability to identify and create metadata via data entry and/or semi-automated methodologies in accordance with digitization project requirements.
• Ability to create and upload deliverable outputs (completing the final delivery requirements that meet project specific work instructions).
• Attention to detail, common sense, ability to recognize errors and discrepancies.
• Responsible for bringing errors and/or issues to supervisors’ attention.
• Work in conjunction with supervisory staff to manage QC/QA for projects.
• Beginner level ability to calibrate scanning hardware across multiple platforms for quality purposes in accordance with project digitization requirements. Includes, ability to perform beginner level troubleshooting maintenance across multiple digitization hardware platforms (for ex: paper scanners, microfilm or microfiche scanners, video tape decks) to correct low-to-mid level issues. Ability to communicate and/or elevate matters to Digitization supervisory staff to mitigate any digitization hardware or software issues.
• May be selected by supervisory staff to work independently or with a group scanning operators for a specific project and/or multiple project tasks.

Education:

High school diploma (at the minimum) or other related experience

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Windows and Windows based applications; Knowledge of conversion of paper, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, slides, video, audio, etc. to digital files using a variety of scanners, hardware, and software. English language proficiency.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to quickly adapt and initiative to learn new processes
• Flexibility to quickly transition from various multiple projects in any given time
• Ability to work together as a member of the team
• 35 WPM

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

Must be able to pick up and move boxes up to 30 lbs. Work schedules may be subject to change dependent on project and customer requirements and deadlines. Must be able to travel and work at customer location in the District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area.