Archivist

Archivist / Records Manager IIKMRG, LLC is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring an Archivist / Records Manager II to support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) onsite at its headquarters in Washington, DC. In this role, you will support the Bob McManus historical collection from initial inventory and appraisal through preservation, digitization, cataloging, research, and public access. The collection includes official documents, reports, manuals, publications, appropriations hearings, meeting notebooks, photographs, artifacts, and digital files. Your work will help preserve FTA's history and make historically valuable materials accessible to FTA employees, transit stakeholders, and the public.ResponsibilitiesCollection Review & AppraisalInventory and analyze the 15 boxes of McManus collection materialsReview official documents, reports, manuals, publications, hearings, and meeting notebooksAssess the physical condition and historical content of collection materialsDetermine historical value, disposition, and suitability for permanent FTA retentionPreservation & DigitizationApply archival preservation, storage, and conservation techniquesDigitize photographs, maps, documents, and other historical materialsManage digital photo files already provided with the McManus collectionCataloging & Digital AccessStore digitized materials in the FTA History Hub and other FTA or DOT systemsPrepare indexes, meta-tags, and material descriptions for archived contentConvert paper materials into digital formats where possibleResearch & Public AccessAssist archive users with information retrieval and historical researchSupport presentations and digital content that make the collection accessibleHelp FTA employees, transit stakeholders, and the public access McManus materialsResearch McManus materials to develop web posts, displays, and presentationsAuthor articles about FTA history for publicationArchive related documents and update historical information on FTA websitesRequired Background5-10 years of relevant archivist and/or records-management experienceLocation1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590TeleworkTelework is not authorizedTravelNo travel requiredClientFederal Transit Administration (FTA)Employment ClassificationEmployment Classification Eligibility—ExemptKMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law. Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual's primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.