Job description

Information Science Specialist

The KeyLogic Information Science Specialist serves as a contractor to the Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). This role independently reviews, curates, and edits metadata on a tight production schedule, working with scientific and technical information from a variety of contributors, with the aim of producing high quality information records. The Information Science Specialist collaborates with other IT and Information Science professionals to facilitate the upkeep of metadata and documents within OSTI’s electronic collection. This role also creates and edits deliverables and reports in various formats to support the mission of DOE OSTI.

Position-Specific Duties

• Curate and enhance metadata for scientific and technical information publications, including journal articles, technical reports, patents, videos and software.
• Review various journal and publisher pages to determine copyright permissions, article status, and appropriate metadata.
• Participate in the assignment and organization of related and persistent identifiers for different scientific research product types.
• Provide detailed analysis and management of scientific research products.
• Interact closely with subject matter experts, team partners, editors, writers, graphic designers, developers, and administrators to prepare, test, and produce product in various formats.
• Make decisions independently related to technical and creative content and products that are critical to mission success.
• Build relationships with client staff and gatekeepers, including staff with the DOE HQ, and leverage those relationships to ensure effective delivery of communications and mission-critical products.
• Perform reporting procedures for gathering metrics and project information regularly.
• Collaborate with the client to gather requirements, develop strategies, and deliver results that support the organization’s mission.
• Create complex management content, technical documents, and reference materials.
• Edit documents for grammar, style, clarity, consistency, and adherence to specific requirements.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on draft products and reports.
• Support product managers and attend product and program reviews.
• Support final production and QA checks in varying formats.
• Modify existing information products that are complex in nature.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent customer service.
• Master’s Degree preferred; information science experience or degree preferred.
• Background knowledge of science or science librarianship helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.
• Good overall computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and a focus on delivery.
• Self-directed, results-oriented, and flexible; works well under pressure and adheres to tight deadlines.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of an organization
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Ability to translate technical information to an audience-appropriate level.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, syntax and spelling.
• Thorough knowledge of editorial and publication techniques, procedures and standards for print and web publishing operations.
• Knowledge of publication preparation ability in print and web formatting.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Ability to view computer monitor for long periods.

This position requires US Citizenship.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oak Ridge, TN 37830: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• science librarianship: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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