Digital Conversion Specialist
Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
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.
- 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.
- U.S. Citizenship is Required
- Selectee must pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period
- Selectee must successfully pass a background investigation for a Non Sensitive Low Risk-Suitability clearance.
- This is a drug testing position
- Physical Demands - Employee will be required to lift no more than 40 pounds of light items will be required as well as the ability to pack boxes of publications. Handling of fragile documents and moderate weight stacks of paper will be required.
- Physical Demands: The majority of work will take place at a computer work will take place at a computer workstation or a worktable in an LSCM work area.
- Work Environment: The work is performed in a normal setting that is adequately lighted temperature-controlled and ventilated. Incumbent is required to spend extended period of time working in front of a color computer monitor.
- Working Environment - The tangible publications evaluated are older and may be dusty. Proper equipment such as gloves and masks will be available for use if needed. This position is eligible for limited telework.
To qualify for the Digital Conversion Specialist PGyou 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.
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B) masters or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
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2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degreeor
LL.B. or J.D. if relatedor
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.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may be used for this grade level. Employment of Relatives 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.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts which cites the name of the institution are acceptable or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses grades and GPA semester year and credit for the course. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate schools definition of one year of graduate study 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: information
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The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail MARC VRE etc.)
Background Investigation:
For a Suitability:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation.
GPO Telework Program: The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement This position is eligible for Telework
The selectee will work shift 1. MON - FRIDAY 7:30 -a.m. 4:00 p.m.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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