Digitization Operator with Active TS

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PTFS in McLean, VA seeks a Digitization Operator with an active TS clearance for its Digitization Division. The role focuses on preparing documents for scanning, maintaining QA standards, and producing deliverables to meet project requirements.

On-site duties span handling hardcopy assets, metadata creation, and collaboration with supervisors to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. Qualified candidates typically have 1+ year in digitization, 3+ years with TS clearance, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 1+ years digitization or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 3+ years with active TS clearance good standing.
• Knowledge of Windows OS and Windows-based applications (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare hardcopy or microform assets for scanning.
• Perform QC/QA on scanned images for quality, orientation, and clarity.
• Identify discrepancies and report to supervisor.
• Calibrate scanning hardware and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Create metadata and upload deliverable outputs per project requirements.

Skills

Quality control

Attention to detail

Data entry

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Windows OS

Word

Excel

Job description

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Digitization Operator with Active TS

Full Time Direct McLean, VA, McLean, VA, US

Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

Digitization Operator with Active TS

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 forDigitization Operator with active TS. 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 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.