- Position Title
- Archaeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- WO-1614-CRPS-21-10934481-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 10, 2020 to Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archaeologist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Basic Requirements for the Archaeologist position
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience or education as it pertains to the basic requirements for this Archaeologist, GS-0193-12/13 position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Archaeologist position
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archaeologist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
3.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archaeologist work at the GS-13 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Demonstrate in-depth professional knowledge of methodologies, theories, and techniques of archeology.
5.
Demonstrate understanding of climate change adaptation and relation to archeological sites and other cultural resources.
6.
Work with other disciplines associated with cultural resources management, including architecture, anthropology, curation, planning, landscape architecture, and materials conservation.
7.
Direct activities for subordinate staff.
Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Establish meaningful collaboration with professional and academic organizations involved in archeology and climate change adaptation.
9.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agencies and organizations throughout the United States and in foreign countries, as necessary, to interpret and disseminate guidance related to archeology and climate change adaptation.
10.
Work across disciplines to improve climate change response across an organization.
Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Keep abreast of current laws and regulations related to archeology and climate change adaptation.
12.
Identify skill gaps and develop strategies to address research and training needs in archeology and climate change adaptation.
Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Demonstrate knowledge of archeological and historic preservation theory, and techniques/technologies for site stabilization, protection, rapid documentation, etc., in the context of
climate change.
climate change.
14.
Understanding of climate change impacts on archeological sites and resources.
Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Evaluate projects, training programs, dissemination efforts for consistency with established policies, standards and funding guidelines.
16.
Develop surveys and other evaluation tools for pre and post training classes.
Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Shares climate change adaptation lessons learned to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Knowledge Management - Knowledge of the value of collected information and
the methods of sharing that information throughout an organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Works with Web team to promote program and disseminate information to a variety of stakeholders.
Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of
methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Establish meaningful collaboration with archaeology and climate change adaptation researchers.
Influencing/Negotiating- Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or
change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable
solutions.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Disseminate information on benefits of cultural resources and strategies for stewardship in context of climate change adaptation.
Budget Administration - Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Effectively plan, budget, schedule and review climate change adaptation for archeology and historic preservation program activities.
22.
Effectively develop and track project budgets.
Teaching Others - Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Organize and lead task groups to develop and implement training for archeologists (i.e., evaluating existing training programs, developing surveys for pre and post training classes).
24.
Deliver cost effective training and professional development solutions to clients through a Web-based environment, distance learning and/or blended learning approach.
Verification Statement
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.