Archivist (Digital)

Archivist (Digital)

EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Office of Administration

Summary

The Visual Information Specialist in the Office of Administration, Design and Communications Division performs work involved in the economical production of Executive Office of the President photographic and visual communications (printed material, presentations, exhibits, internet/web, etc.). The incumbent is responsible for planning, determining, designing, and visually communicating information received from staff members for publications, forms, and variety of EOP special interest products.

Duties

As a Archivist (Digital), GS-1420-12, your typical work assignments may include the following:

Develops policy and procedures for archiving photographic artifacts and presidential records.

Develops full catalog records for digitized artifacts in the collections management system (Merlin), including associated media and metadata.

Provides technical guidance and assistance to special project leaders. Examines project objectives and employs various methods to provide the most effective means of photographic and visual communication (printed material, presentations, exhibits, internet/web, etc.).

Coordinates all aspects of projects including obtaining necessary graphics, photography and approvals.

Plans the design, layout, and executes all visual efforts in connection with the presentation of information, using visual techniques and procedures requiring original design development in a variety of EOP publications, reports, and other printed matter.

Prepares photographic jobs for printing and coordinates with Printing Specialists on project specifications.

Prepares design and typesetting specifications for camera ready mechanicals to be contracted through the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Provides training and guidance to colleagues for digital imaging of artifact collections, including artifact staging, digital image processing, and metadata management following National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) guidelines and industry best practices.

Handles and stores digital files appropriately and reports issues and/or suggestions for file management.