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NOAA's Office of Coast Survey (OCS) maintains cartographic products dating back to the late 1700s. OCS' Historical Map and Chart Collection website presently showcases almost 38,000 records with plans for further expansion. These digital archives are recorded in a geospatial database and maintained at OCS. This position is a critical support function with tasks such as data inventory development and management using a relational database as well as managing the physical images stored on disk. There are also opportunities for Web development. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing and improving the digital records (for Web and archive). Required Skills 2 years of practical experience in all stages of digital records management-- scanning to inventory to archiving to Web dissemination. Must be proficient at data entry and technical documentation. Additionally, must be able to take initiative and solve problems independently as well as with a team. Experience with programming (.NET Framework) and/or experience with developing and maintaining relational databases (PostgreSQL with PostGIS) are strongly desired. Experience with various image formats, primarily PDF, TIFF, and JPG, is desired. Familiarity with geographic coordinates through experience in geo- referencing raster images and/or utilizing geographic information systems is a plus. Some familiarity with NOAA's nautical chart products and/or history is a plus. There may be one to two weeks of travel to attended required training yearly. Must be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility. Education BS in library science, GIS management, geography, cartographic science, related discipline, or equivalent. MS preferred. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/3431/