Digitization Operator Active TS/SCI FS POLY
About The Position
PTFS has an immediate opening in its Digitization Division for a Digitization Operator in the Warrenton, Virginia area. The position produces high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while meeting stringent client expectations. It is full-time and on-site, with work at customer locations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area as required. The operator handles hardcopy paper, microform, and other media assets through preparation, scanning, quality review, metadata creation, rework, and final delivery. Work may be performed independently or with a group of scanning operators on one or more projects, as assigned by supervisory staff. Work schedules may change based on project and customer requirements and deadlines.
Requirements
- At least 3 years with an active TS/SCI CI or FS Poly clearance in good standing.
- Knowledge of Windows OS and Windows-based applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of converting paper, photographs, microfilm, microfiche, slides, video, audio, and other materials to digital files using scanners, hardware, and software.
- English language proficiency.
- Attention to detail, common sense, and the ability to recognize errors and discrepancies.
- Ability to perform beginner-level calibration and troubleshooting of digitization hardware.
- High school diploma at minimum, or other related experience.
- Ability to travel to and work at customer locations in the DMV area.
- Ability to pick up and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of digitization or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to adapt quickly and take initiative to learn new processes.
- Flexibility to transition quickly among multiple projects.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Typing speed of 35 WPM.
Responsibilities
- Inventory and prepare hardcopy paper or microform assets for scanning, including removing binding elements, inspecting asset condition, and identifying and reporting discrepancies against the original inventory or manifest.
- Reassemble hardcopy documents or assets according to digitization project requirements.
- Determine or categorize hardcopy assets or scanned images according to project requirements.
- Operate digitization hardware to scan paper, microform, and media assets.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of scanned images for image quality, orientation, clarity, and compliance with project requirements.
- Perform rework and corrective actions to address issues identified during QC/QA review.
- Review post-scan output for image deficiencies, processing anomalies, deliverable image quality, and accessibility.
- Create metadata through data entry or semi-automated methods according to project requirements.
- Create and upload deliverable outputs in accordance with project-specific work instructions.
- Bring errors and issues to supervisors’ attention and work with supervisory staff to manage project QC/QA.
- Perform beginner-level scanning hardware calibration and troubleshooting across multiple platforms; communicate or escalate hardware and software issues to digitization supervisory staff.
- Work independently or with a group of scanning operators on assigned project tasks.
- Travel to and work at customer locations in the DMV area as required.
- Pick up and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Benefits
- 15 days of paid time off per year.
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
- Tuition assistance.
- Disability insurance.
- Referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
