Reference Library Technician

Xcellent Technology Solutions • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Reference Library Technician (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management) Take a step into the world of conservation in an eye-opening role that will put you in the center of exposure to the nation’s dedication to environmental advocacy and development of our outer continental shelf around the globe. As a Reference Library Technician, you will be joining XTS’s mission-ready, efficient, and collaborative team serving the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). In this role, you will be demonstrating your knowledge of GIS and its appropriate tools in support of analysis publications, skills in database management and maintenance, and drive to propel research pertaining to BOEM’s program areas forward; altogether, this position is critical to the success of BOEM’s mission of meeting our nation’s energy needs and protecting our offshore environment and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience
• May include minimum 2 years of verified research experience (e.g. Geology, geosciences, etc.)
• Proficiency in EndNote or other reference library management systems (e.g. Zenodo)
• Ability to digitize physical records for import into electronic database systems
• Ability to analyze and distill data into simplified illustrations for publication purposes Including the use of applications such as Adobe Illustrator
• Oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to stakeholders and company leadership
• Includes the ability to work effectively on specified deadlines as part of a small team (3-5 people)

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Office 365 Power Platform, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, R, and Python
• Familiarity with seismic software applications Including Prosource Seismic, Petrel, Open Spirit, HIS Kingdom, ArcGIS Pro, etc.
• Understanding of geophysical data collection and data management requirements
• Knowledge of government contracting, cost accounting standards, and federal budget cycles

Benefits

• coveted healthcare coverage plans, along with dental and vision coverage
• paid time off (PTO)
• 401K plan with employer matching
• GeoAI scholarship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level