- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-MWAC-21-11234047-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 20, 2021 to Friday, October 1, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
4.
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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Assessment 1
Basic Requirement
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets or does not meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology, GS-0193. For the question below, your resume must support the required professional experience and education. A copy of your official transcripts must be submitted with the application package or you will be rated ineligible. Transcripts must include your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Minimum Qualifications
2.
In addition to the Professional Qualification Standards for Archeology, the applicant must meet the minimum qualifications standards. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Archeologist GS-0193-11. Read all responses before making your selection. If using Education to meet qualifications, you MUST include transcripts.
Knowledge of Archeological Principles, Concepts and Practices
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Prepare historic preservation documentation, compliance and background materials for clearances, permits, licenses, etc.
4.
Determine research needs and coordinate efforts toward obtaining research grants and contracts.
5.
Plan and conduct archeological field investigations and associated laboratory work.
6.
Direct the efforts of field and laboratory staff in archeological research projects.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Assess compliance needs for section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other applicable laws and regulations.
8.
Review archaeological research project proposals, scopes of work, and prepare management plans.
9.
Review archeological technical reports.
10.
Provide technical advice and information regarding cultural resource management practices.
11.
Make recommendations to managers for approval or rejection of permit applications, contract terms, plans and reports.
Project Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Promote and educate others on archeological resource protection and management practices.
13.
Develop research plans for archeological projects.
14.
Conceptualize, develop, implement, and track budgets for archeological projects.
15.
Conduct archeological investigations on prehistoric and historic archeological resources in Midwest Region states
Knowledge Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Apply laws and policies relating to archeological resource management.
17.
Advise manager on cultural resource management laws and regulations.
18.
Implement and supervise archeological projects involving documentary, collections research, and field investigations.
19.
Evaluate and recommend to supervisors or higher management current and future needs of department programs.
Written Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Write, revise, and edit technical reports on archeological investigations to meet professional standards.
21.
Provide peer review for NPS and non-NPS archeological studies.
Provide written comments for substantive editing of archeological reports.
Provide written comments for substantive editing of archeological reports.
22.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing for professional and non-professional audiences.
23.
Develop written content for a variety of audiences through various outlets.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with individuals, agencies, and the public.
25.
Train and direct permanent and seasonal staff conducting the analysis, cataloging, and packaging of archeological collections.
26.
Provide oversight and leadership of staff's project specific analytical techniques to ensure proper identification and interpretation of archeological collections.
27.
Provide oversight and leadership to staff during field investigations to ensure methodology and recordation are appropriate.
Verification Statement
28.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.