Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Preservation Planning:

• Design and implement digital preservation strategies to ensure the long-term accessibility and integrity of digital materials.
• Address issues such as file format obsolescence, media decay, and technological changes.
• Maintain documentation on preservation processes and workflows.

Metadata Creation:

• Create and manage descriptive, administrative, and technical metadata for digital assets. This facilitates discovery, access, and long-term preservation.
• Adhere to established metadata standards and schemas, such as Dublin Core, PREMIS, and METS.

Digitization Projects:

• Plan and oversee digitization initiatives for analog materials, converting physical records into digital formats.
• Ensure digitization processes follow industry standards, maintaining the quality and authenticity of digital reproductions.

Access and Outreach:

• Develop access policies for digital collections, balancing openness with privacy, copyright, and legal considerations.
• Collaborate with researchers, scholars, and the public to provide guidance on accessing and utilizing digital materials, including creating online exhibits and educational resources.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of related experience as a Digital Archivist
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in library science, information management, archival studies, computer science or a related field.
• Relevant Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is preferred but not required.
• Other certifications/licenses are a plus.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good problem solving skills and able to work well independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access).
• May be required to undergo a standard background check along with verification of education requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment.

Fortis Native Gorup, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Fortis Native Group does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates

in accordance with applicable federal law.

As affiliates of the PCI Federal Services group of companies, Fortis Native Group LLC has a passion for our team members and their personal mission for success. We offer excellent insurance, leave and developmental benefits along with some flexibility for remote work opportunities. Come join our organization and be part of an exciting team supporting our Federal, DoD and Private Sector customers!

Company Description

As affiliates of the PCI Federal Services group of companies, Fortis Native Group LLC has a passion for our team members and their personal mission for success. We offer excellent insurance, leave and developmental benefits along with some flexibility for remote work opportunities. Come join our organization and be part of an exciting team supporting our Federal, DoD and Private Sector customers!

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