About this role
Job SummaryThe Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in Office of Digital and Innovation (ODI), Office of the Deputy Secretary, Smithsonian Institution (SI). ODI works centrally and within SI units to unlock the full potential of our collections and resources, better understand and serve our audiences, and pioneer innovative approaches to accelerate and scale our impact.
QualificationsGS-12 Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Performing ArchivesSpace, Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Encoded Archival Content (EAC), and/or Records in Contexts (RiC) implementation within a consortium-like environment. Conducting data analysis and implementing bulk data transformations by utilizing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) provided by information management systems and/or digital asset systems. Leading efforts to promote shared practices and metadata standards. In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience for all positions, individuals must have IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government). Provides information or assistance. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Effectively manages customer relationships. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered. Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Major DutiesThe Information Technology Specialist position manages all data that flows through the systems portfolio – most prominently (but not solely) ArchivesSpace. In this position, you will: Collect and design new system requirements and design and manage databases with a focus on Archives and Libraries collection management systems Perform process analysis, define requirements, promote quality assurance and assist with the development and documentation of fully automated archival workflows and systems. Perform analysis on data mapping from multiple data sources, program and implement data transformation for multiple data types including XML and JSON-LD, review data quality, and make recommendations for improvement. Provide project support in accordance with appropriate project management (PM) and system development life cycle management (LCM) principles; technical support in the selection, procurement, design, implementation, system administration, maintenance, and/or enhancement of advanced technology application systems, and projectsRequirementsConditions of Employment Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions on OPM website.