Job: Smithsonian Institution: IT specialist (Policy and Planing)

Job Title: IT Specialist (PLCY/PLNG)  Agency: Smithsonian Institution
Job Announcement Number: 10A-LG-295979-MPA-OCIO
SALARY RANGE: 105,211.00 - 155,500.00 USD /year  
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 to Wednesday, April 28, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-14/15  POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time, Permanent Federal
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Herndon, VA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

Note:  Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities should apply to Job Announcement #10A-LG-296979-MPA-OCIO.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Office of Chief Information Officer.  The employee provides managing the Smithsonian digitization programs providing oversight of programs, leading the implementation of the pan-Institutional Digitalization Strategic Plan, and promotes digitization activities.

• Leads development, implementation and ongoing assessment of an integrated, pan-Institutional Digitization Strategic Plan, and coordinates with units in the development of unit digitization plans that align with Plan.
• Oversees and coordinates the formation and work of technical working groups, developing core digital file and metadata standards for the various types of digital data to facilitate pan-Institutional access to Smithsonian collections and research. Supervises program office staff, and chairs the Digitization Program Advisory Committee.
• Provides leadership and direction to OCIO in defining the technical requirements of a Trusted Digital Repository and leadership and guidance to units in determining appropriate content and data content management plans.
• Provides expert advice to Smithsonian leadership, Smithsonian and unit senior management in the planning, prioritization, development, and execution of Institution-wide and unit-based program elements.
• Provides central, internal communication and coordination on matters of funding, training, contracts, internal networking tools, and pan-Institutional exchange of information regarding digitization efforts.

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