Digitization Operator with Active TS

PTFS; Rockville (MD); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PTFS, a Maryland-based company, seeks a Digitization Operator with active TS clearance to produce high-quality scanned assets in a deadline-driven environment.

You will handle document prep, metadata creation, and QC/QA across scanning workflows, and collaborate with supervisory staff to ensure deliverables meet project requirements.

Formación

• 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, etc.).
• Prepare hardcopy/microform assets for scanning and report discrepancies.
• Assemble and reassemble documents per project requirements.
• Operate digitization hardware for scanning and conversion.
• Perform QC/QA of scanned outputs for quality and accuracy.
• Create metadata via data entry or semi-automated methods.
• Produce deliverable outputs meeting project work instructions.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and communicate issues to supervisors.

Responsabilidades

• Quality control of scanned images and addressing output deficiencies.
• Identify and address discrepancies against asset inventory.
• Calibrate scanning hardware across platforms at beginner level.
• Work with supervisory staff to manage QC/QA for multiple projects.
• Prepare and deliver final deliverables meeting project requirements.

Conocimientos

Digitization

Security clearance TS

Windows proficiency

Attention to detail

Quality control

Metadata entry

Teamwork/Collaboration

Typing speed 35 WPM

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Digitization hardware

Scanner operation

Descripción del empleo

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 Digitization 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.