Metadata Specialist

Library Systems & Services LLC•Washington, DC

105d•Hybrid

About The Position

LAC Federal is seeking a highly skilled Metadata Specialist to support various government information digitization projects. The role involves identifying, producing, and reviewing Federal Government information products and systems for accurate metadata integration and related support activities. This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires three days onsite at a Federal Institution located in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Minimum of one year of work experience working in data entry/metadata services operations
Minimum of one year of work experience identifying descriptive content metadata information, such as title, author, and publication date
Some experience working with U.S. Federal Government documents
Experience with data entry using various systems, tools, and schemas
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel, and other business applications
Experience with web-based collaborative platforms such as SharePoint
Strong experience with performing quality control
Experience writing policy or procedures
Experience working with various image formats, including but not limited to TIFF, JPEG2000, PDF, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop performance plans, quality control plans, and guidance to ensure activities meet Government standards and expectations.
Create performance and quality reports.
Produce metadata outputs for Federal Government documents, information systems, websites, or files using source data, bibliographic records, Government systems, or other resources. Source data may include images, PDFs, text files, spreadsheets, or physical publications.
Conduct searches within Government systems and other online resources to gather information necessary for metadata creation.
Assess physical documents to extract relevant information for metadata purposes.
Review digital images in various formats to ensure compliance with Government specifications, following established instructions.
Record metadata associated with image reviews in alignment with Government requirements.
Review, edit, and validate outputs for accuracy and completeness, ensuring adherence to specified metadata standards.
Verify and correct entered data, including combining data from multiple sources, identifying and eliminating duplications, and making adjustments as needed.
Support operational continuity by adhering to policies and procedures and recommending changes when necessary.