- Position Title
- Archeology Technician
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 21-R1SVGAOA-11093099-DT-LS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 22, 2021 to Friday, April 30, 2021
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 USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Archeological Technician position, GS-0102-07, with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work for this position.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of a GS-0102-07 Archeology Technician.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Analyze archeological data in preparing reports for situations where precedents are not fully applicable.
3.
Compile and report information about the nature and extent of known cultural resources.
4.
Review work in progress to ensure compliance in all aspects of cultural policies and standards.
5.
Advise other employees on methods of cultural resource inventory.
6.
Conduct inventories of cultural resources.
7.
Adapt ground search strategies as determined by specific project requirements, i.e. terrain, vegetation cover, and time frames.
8.
Ensure that archeology work assignments are carried out in a safe, timely manner according to established standards and procedures.
9.
Review work in progress to see that standards for pre-field research, survey design, site recording, graphics, and final report are being met.
10.
Apply scientific methods to survey parcels of land to determine likely sites of archeological interest.
11.
Research State and National register files.
12.
Research historical documents.
13.
Research archeological reports.
14.
Research maps and aerial photos.
15.
Provide written instructions, research materials, and supplies to all involved in planning and operation of natural resource activities.
16.
Prepare Cultural Resource Inventory reports and site forms.
17.
Enter site and inventory information into databases and onto GIS maps.
18.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
19.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.