- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-LECL-20-10659348-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 16, 2019 to Monday, December 30, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
7.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
8.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
9.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
10.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
11.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select all of the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
3.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
This position may be filled in one of the following series: GS-170 Historian, GS-190, Cultural Anthropologist, or GS-807 Landscape Architect. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you select more than one response or leave the item blank, you will not receive credit.
IMPORTANT - Please note: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets all of the requirements below, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application. No attempts will be made to verify with you, or the school you attended, whether or not your course work meets all of the requirements above. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic qualifications and Secretary of the Interior Professional Standards for Historian GS-0170 series.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic qualifications and Secretary of the Interior Professional Standards for Cultural Anthropologist, GS-190 series.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic qualifications and Secretary of the Interior Professional Standards for Historic Landscape Architect GS-0807 series.
4.
In addition to the basic requirements, you must also select the one response that best describes your specialized experience and/or graduate education for the Cultural Resource Specialist Interdisciplinary (Historian Series 0170, Anthropologist Series 0190, and Landscape Architecture Series 0807) GS-07 position.
5.
In addition to the basic requirements, you must also select the one response that best describes your specialized experience and/or graduate education for the Cultural Resource Specialist Interdisciplinary (Historian Series 0170, Anthropologist Series 0190, and Landscape Architecture Series 0807) GS-09 position.
6.
In addition to the basic requirements, you must also select the one response that best describes your specialized experience and/or graduate education for the Cultural Resource Specialist Interdisciplinary (Historian Series 0170, Anthropologist Series 0190, and Landscape Architecture Series 0807) GS-11 position.
For each task listed below, choose the statement from A to E that best describes your experience, education, and/or training. Select only one letter for each task. If you select more than one response or leave any question blank, your rating as a candidate for this position will be negatively impacted. ATTENTION: For each question below, you must document your applicable work experience that demonstrates that skill level in your resume or application. Your application will be reviewed to verify that you have documented your work experiences and skills. Your failure to properly support your answers to the assessment questions for this position in your resume/application package may have a negative impact on your final rating as a candidate for this interdisciplinary position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Interpret and apply established laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to cultural resource management programs.
8.
Provide advice and assistance regarding the cultural resources common to the regions in which the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (NHT) or similar areas are located.
9.
Provide advice and assistance on North American prehistory or prehistoric and historic cultures and themes which are significant to Lewis and Clark NHT or similar areas.
10.
Provide advice and assistance to management concerning the implementation of park or similar programs pertaining to the identification preservation, and enhancement of cultural resources.
11.
Provide advice and assistance on National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) compliance resource assessments or related laws.
12.
Plan, carry out, and evaluate cultural resources studies and assess the value and quality of investigative results.
13.
Interpret and apply theoretical considerations and new developments in the technical literature of history, anthropology, or archeology.
14.
Compile cultural resource data from a variety of sources and synthesize that information for presentation in the development of priorities to protect cultural resources.
15.
Assist the development of a comprehensive inventory of baseline data regarding the condition and threats to cultural resources associated with the Lewis and Clark NHT or similar areas.
16.
Prepare or lead the preparation of compliance documents such as Section 106, National Historic Site or Landmark nominations.
17.
Develop and implement cultural resource projects such as curation of artifacts, cultural landscape surveys and inventories, historic preservation initiatives, NHPA compliance, or other cultural resources issues.
18.
Conduct resource or historic context studies and publish results.
19.
Speak to divergent groups on a variety of cultural resource management topics.
20.
Prepare a variety of cultural resources management reports.
21.
Prepare management and scientific reports regarding the results of cultural resource inventory and monitoring in conjunction with partner organizations.
22.
Compile cultural resource data from a variety of sources and synthesize that information for presentation.
23.
Prepare historic preservation documentation, compliance, and background materials for clearances, permits, licenses as required by Section 106 and Section 110 of NEPA, NAGPRA, Archeological Resources Protection Act, or cultural resources management guidelines for planning and construction projects that involve cultural resources.
24.
Participate in the preparation of historic preservation documentation, compliance, or background materials for clearances, permits, or licenses.
25.
Use a wide range of tools, methods, and technology to research and document cultural resources.
26.
Use tools or techniques such as photographs, statistics, maps and field map production, remote sensing, oral history, measuring drawings, Global Positioning System (GPS) and GIS.
27.
Analyze the ecological effects on cultural resources of management actions or development projects.
28.
Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and internet-based communication programs to prepare documents, check status, and send information electronically.
29.
Develop a cultural resource based Geographic Information System (GIS) data layer and gather data for historic properties of significance to the Lewis and Clark NHT or similar areas.
30.
Provide technical assistance to partner organizations in accordance with government standards and guidelines for development and implementation of cultural resource management projects (e.g., curation of artifacts, archeological surveys and excavations, historic preservation initiatives, NHPA compliance, or other similar cultural resources issues.
31.
Work cooperatively with NPS resources professionals in interdisciplinary teams to ensure the long term protection of cultural resources.
32.
Work cooperatively with interagency groups or multiple organizations to plan for or manage long-term protection of cultural resources.
33.
Interact with a variety of Federal, state, and local parks and other organizations that manage land along the Lewis and Clark NHT or similar areas.
34.
Develop and maintain cooperative relations with partnership organizations and provide partners and the public with a variety of cultural resource information.
35.
Develop the cultural resources component of an integrated resources stewardship program for major trails or similar areas.
36.
Work cooperatively with Native American Tribes to preserve and protect traditional cultural properties, religious and sacred sites and other cultural resources along the Lewis and Clark NHT or similar areas.