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      "description": "<p>Description</p><p>The Archival Imaging Specialist will support a major federal archive by digitizing historical photographic collections to help preserve and improve online access to significant archival materials. This on-site role, based in Landover, Maryland, involves high-resolution imaging of photographic negatives, slides, and transparencies using professional digital imaging equipment and archival handling techniques in accordance with established agency standards and protocols. Responsibilities also include image post-processing, metadata creation, and maintaining the quality and integrity of digital assets.</p><p><br/></p><p>The position follows normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and may require frequent bending, lifting, and handling of archival materials in cool or dusty environments. 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