Digital Conversion Specialist
What you'd do
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Library Services and Content Management, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
Major duties
Perform a variety of digitization tasks to include condition assessment and bibliographic review of publications; quality control on vendor-digitized deliverables, and preservation of master files, PDF files, and metadata files by using software. Draft instructions, guidance, and other documentation for the other Library Services Content Management (LSCM) staff and contractors on various tasks related to digitization. Train lower-level staff or contractors on the performance of condition assessment of tangible materials, digital item packaging, and/or quality assessment of vendor-digitized deliverables. Conduct regular quality control inspections on the work of lower-level staff or contractors performing digitalization-related tasks. Coordinate with LSCM partners and contractors for the delivery of digitally reformatted content.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the Digital Conversion Specialist, PG -0301-9, you must meet the following requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE For the PG-09 level: A) at least one year of specialized experience at the PG-7 or equivalent grade level or higher. Examples of qualifying specializd experience include: 1) Assisting in developing collections, such as text, projects in multimedia forms, graphics, and photographs, 2) converting older digital formats into modern, preserved digital files, and 3) applying digital conversion procedures. OR B) master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or Combination of Education and Specialized Experience:Must possess a combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement(07/28/2026) to be considered.
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