Technical Assistant VI (2 positions available)

Under the direction of the Digitization and Preservation Project Manager within the Preservation and Digital Conversion Department, the incumbent will perform a variety of tasks to support the Library’s time-based media digitization initiative including: performing quality control on digitized audio and moving image materials; creating, editing, and verifying metadata; conducting preservation processing using the Archivematica software package; preparing and packing archival audio and moving materials to be shipped to vendors; gathering and preparing statistics; performing other duties as assigned.

THIS IS A ONE YEAR POSITION STARTING JULY 1, 2018 AND ENDS JUNE 30, 2019, with possibility of extension.

A Listening test will be given at interview*

**There are two positions available; each incumbent will serve 1 year from July 1, 2018 ending June 30, 2019, with possibility of extension.**

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm or Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Minimum Qualifications for Grade

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications

Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant

Previous work experience with digital audio and video files and A/V playback software.
Ability to accurately assess quality of audio and video files, including critical listening and viewing skills.
Experience with standard desktop office tools, such as Microsoft Office.
Attention to detail.
Ability to maintain production levels
Ability to lift heavy boxes weighing up to 25lbs;
Ability to exercise extreme care when working with rare and fragile materials.

Special Instructions

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate degree;
Experience using audio editing and management software such as Adobe Audition;
Work experience in a library setting preferred;
Experience handling and working with archival audio and moving image media formats;
Knowledge of time-based media preservation workflows;
Experience with and knowledge of digital media file formats;
Experience with audio and/or video quality control, including proficiency with A/V quality control software;
Experience with MediaInfo or other file analysis tools;
Experience with command line operations

Essential Functions

Additional Essential Functions (Limit to 3950 characters.)

Special Indications

This position works with:
There are no special indications for this position

HIPAA Compliance training required

Participation in Medical Surveillance required

What type of posting? Is this a waiver request?

Standard Posting

Requisition Open Date

05-18-2018

Requisition Close Date

Open Until Filled