Metadata Specialist

Description

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.

Key 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.

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.

  Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location, lifting of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to 35 pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.