Vacancy for Digital Preservation Specialist at US National Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; Location (WV); Remote; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Digital Preservation Specialist to support digital preservation initiatives. Responsibilities include analyzing strategies for preserving electronic records, recommending software tools, and preparing various communications. This full-time position offers a salary between $86,962 and $140,713 per year and is eligible for telework.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing and developing strategies for digital preservation.
• Knowledge of software tools and system functionality in preservation operations.
• Strong research and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze strategies for preserving electronic record holdings.
• Recommend software tools for digital preservation.
• Prepare presentations and publications related to digital preservation.

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Digital Preservation Specialist at US National Archives

1 May 2024

Salary: $86,962 - $140,713 per year, but can vary with locale

Full-Time

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has a position available in the Digital Preservation unit at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration for a GS-0301-12 Digital Preservation Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and propose appropriate strategies, risk criteria, and standards for the preservation of electronic record holdings.
• Perform assessments and develop recommendations for software tools and system functionality for digital preservation operations, including format characterization, format conversion, auditing and reporting, and machine learning that can assist in the automation of preservation risk assessment and identification of trigger conditions.
• Conduct research and prepare information on a variety of topics related to digital preservation for a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare presentations, publications, social media postings, etc. on topics related to digital preservation initiatives and operations.

Additional information

The job is telework eligible per Agency policy. See “Additional information” in the job posting for more information.