- Position Title
- Supervisory Archeologist (Regional)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1618-SERO-21-11102176-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 30, 2021 to Friday, May 14, 2021
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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 currently a competitive service career/career conditional federal civilian employee?
6.
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.
7.
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).
8.
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.
9.
Are you currently or have previously held a permanent Career or Career Conditional position in the Federal Government in the Competitive Service equivalent to the full performance level of the grade of the position being advertised?
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
10.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. 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 documentation. 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.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the education requirements for an Archeologist, GS-0193 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Regional Archeologist, GS-0193-13 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Apply Federal preservation laws, regulations, standards, guidance, and policies to archeology projects
4.
Apply the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmark Criteria, Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and Director's Order #28: Cultural Resources Management in the development of scopes of work, National Register documentation, or similar archeological studies.
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Review archeological projects, investigations, assessments, and studies for conformance with the Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Archaeological Resource Protection Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, National Register of Historic Places and/or National Historic Landmark criteria, and/or Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
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Determine research needs for the Region and parks for archeology projects.
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Develop, plans, and conducts archeological assessments and investigations for a regional archeology program that includes overseeing staff efforts for the inventory, evaluation, documentation, preservation, research, and interpretation of historic properties.
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Evaluate the historic significance of historic properties (archeological), including their historic character and appearance, physical integrity, and character-defining features.
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Evaluate archeological/historic properties with a broad range of property types, architectural styles, and periods and that are part of large and diverse complexes.
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Determine if properties meet the criteria for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places and if properties within historic districts contribute to the significance of the district.
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Plan and oversee archeological assessments and investigations involving archeological field work, artifact analysis, research, and NRHP eligibility determination.
12.
Conduct research of historic properties and special archeological topics involving historic documents, artifacts, etc.
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Make recommendations on the significance and integrity of historic properties (archeology).
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Determine the adequacy of existing documentation for archeological resources and recommending needs for further investigation, research, and evaluation.
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Research and provide advice to address technically sophisticated and complex topics of archeology to gain better understanding of archeological resources and historic properties.
16.
Evaluate preservation treatment alternatives and provide opinions in accordance with Federal standards and guidance related to the treatment of historic properties and sites.
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Evaluate, analyze damage, and recommend treatments related to archeological resources assessments for storm damage, environmental impacts, and Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) investigations.
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Identifies and analyzes research questions and problems.
19.
Determines and weighs relevance and accuracy of information and generates and evaluates alternative solutions and/or makes recommendations
20.
Communicate effectively orally to explain the regional archeology program, findings of archeological investigations and assessments, NRHP/NHL listed park properties, and historic preservation requirements, standards, and guidelines.
21.
Make presentations related to the historic properties and archeology program including historic preservation, Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
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Ensure effective communication and serve as coordinator for the regional archeology program.
23.
Serves as regional liaison with Parks to coordinate on archeology programs and research needs to ensure consistent interpretation of best practices and standards for archeology in oral communications.
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Prepare correspondence related to archeological studies, research needs, ARPA permits and ARPA violations, historic preservation, and guidance.
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Prepare technically sophisticated and complex archeological documents, assessments, and studies for submission to peer reviewers, the Keeper of the National Register (as applicable), and the stakeholders to include Native American Tribes and State Historic Preservation Offices.
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Work independently and utilize creative thinking to resolve problems.
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Prepares scopes of work, cooperative agreements, and contracting documents for archeology projects.
28.
Communicates in writing with parks, regional, and national programs, as well as the public and academic partners, related to the archeology program and historic preservation.
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Serves as regional liaison with Parks to coordinate on archeology programs and research needs to ensure consistent interpretation of best practices and standards in archeology for written communications
30.
Serves as supervisor of archeological staff and serves as regional liaison with Parks for the Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC).
31.
Communicates orally and in writing with archeological staff to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Division of Cultural Resources, Partnerships, and Science and the National Park Service.
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Provides oversight and tasking for subordinate employees to include project team staffing assignments, monitoring of performance, rating, and rewarding employee performance.
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Coordinates short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them for the archeology program and in support of the division. Coordinates with other program areas within the division, parks, and the region to accomplish goals through collaboration, teamwork, and resource sharing.
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Collaborates with other program managers, parks, and Division Chief to advocate for cultural resources within the region and the National Park Service on issues, strategies, and/or special initiatives.