Information Technology Specialist.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Long Term Care Insurance -

Retirement Program -

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Information Technology Specialist to manage all data flowing through the systems portfolio, with emphasis on ArchivesSpace. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens and will design requirements, manage databases, and promote data quality across archives and libraries workflows. You will analyze data mappings, perform bulk transformations via APIs, and support project management and system lifecycle activities in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal Service.
• Experience implementing ArchivesSpace, EAD, EAC, and RiC within a consortium-like environment.
• Data analysis and bulk transformations using APIs from information management or digital asset systems.
• Leadership in promoting shared practices and metadata standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and design new system requirements and design and manage databases with a focus on Archives and Libraries collection management systems.
• Perform process analysis, define requirements, promote QA and assist with automated archival workflows and systems.
• Perform analysis on data mapping from multiple sources and implement data transformation for XML and JSON-LD; review data quality and recommend improvements.
• Provide project support and assist with procurement, design, implementation, system administration, maintenance, and enhancement of advanced technology systems.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

ArchivesSpace

EAD

EAC

RiC

APIs

Job description

Duties

The Information Technology Specialist position manages all data that flows through the systems portfolio – most prominently (but not solely) ArchivesSpace.

In This Position, You Will

• Collect and design new system requirements and design and manage databases with a focus on Archives and Libraries collection management systems
• Perform process analysis, define requirements, promote quality assurance and assist with the development and documentation of fully automated archival workflows and systems.
• Perform analysis on data mapping from multiple data sources, program and implement data transformation for multiple data types including XML and JSON-LD, review data quality, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide project support in accordance with appropriate project management (PM) and system development life cycle management (LCM) principles; technical support in the selection, procurement, design, implementation, system administration, maintenance, and/or enhancement of advanced technology application systems, and projects

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Conditions of Employment

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on

Qualifications

GS-12 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:

• Performing ArchivesSpace, Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Encoded Archival Content (EAC), and/or Records in Contexts (RiC) implementation within a consortium-like environment.
• Conducting data analysis and implementing bulk data transformations by utilizing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) provided by information management systems and/or digital asset systems.
• Leading efforts to promote shared practices and metadata standards.

In Addition To Meeting The Specialized Experience For All Positions, Individuals Must Have IT Related Experience Demonstrating Each Of The Four Competencies Listed Below

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government). Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Effectively manages customer relationships.
• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered. Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position. Education can not be used as a substitute in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Additional information

This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI).

By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

ATTENTION: Due to the large number of qualified applicants for positions of this type, this job announcement will close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on either: (A) The closing date listed above or (B) The date that 150 applications are received; whichever occurs first. We will not consider applications which are late due to the announcement closing date or once the above number of applications is reached.

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.

The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.

Benefits

• Flexible Spending Accounts -
• Health Insurance -
• Leave -
• Life Insurance -
• Long Term Care Insurance -
• Retirement Program -