Digitization Technician

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.

About the role

We are seeking a Digitization Technician to perform the scanning and conversion of paper-based Indian Trust records into electronic format for the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Trust Fund Administration (BTFA). Work occurs primarily at AIRR in Lenexa, KS, with potential short-term (up to 14-day) assignments at alternative BTFA locations. This is a federal contracting opportunity that we, the Company, are bidding on and has not been awarded. The availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the contract.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact careers@bodwegroup.com.

Responsibilities

• Digitize records using approved scanning equipment and BTFA policy-compliant processes.
• Prepare, scan, and verify scanned documents according to SOPs and digitization procedures.
• Assist with document prep and reassembly teams to support smooth workflow.
• Ensure proper handling, routing, and tracking of documents throughout digitization.
• Maintain adherence to federal records management requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience operating digitization/scanning equipment and experience in document handling, digitization, or records management.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs, BTFA procedures, and federal record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate public trust adjudication.
• Ability to travel to alternate sites for short-term assignments as required.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office setting. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and photocopiers. The work environment is generally quiet and free from exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery. Employees are typically seated for extended periods and may occasionally move about the office to attend meetings or access equipment and supplies.

Physical Demands

• Sitting/Standing: This role is generally sedentary, performing sitting work utilizing technological office equipment, including a laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, scanners, and copiers.
• Walking: This role requires the ability to move about inside the office to access the required technological equipment.
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role may require stooping to reload printer trays with print paper, moving equipment, and managing cords.
• Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptops, mice, keyboards, computer monitors, telephones, scanners, and copiers.
• Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.
• Seeing: This role requires seeing, viewing, and distinguishing all aspects of internal and external communications.
• Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 20lbs to transport technological office equipment to and from various workspaces.

Pay

$27,000–$30,000

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Onsite
• FLSA Status: Exempt