- Position Title
- Archaeologist
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- NRCS-21-11234562-NM-DE-OG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 28, 2021 to Tuesday, October 12, 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 lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please respond to the following questions. Any experience claimed in response to the questions MUST be supported by information in your resume. This information must be SPECIFIC, (i.e., duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments). Failure to provide supporting documentation may result in an ineligible rating.
1.
In this part, you will be asked about your education or experience in meeting the basic qualifications of the GS-0193 series. Please read all responses prior to making your selection, then select the answer that accurately reflects your qualifications:
2.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you possess that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
3.
In addition to meeting the basic educational requirement, you must also meet specialized experience requirements. You are to respond to questions about education and experience you possess that is related to the requirements of this job. Do not answer positively to a question unless you are able to provide specific examples or documentation as proof that you have had this type of education or experience at the level you are claiming.
4.
From the descriptions below, choose the best response that describes your level of academic knowledge or your understanding/training in the underlying sciences/fields of study related to cultural resource work, i.e. archeology, anthropology, history, cultural resource, and/or other related fields of study.
5.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your ability to effectively utilize available resources such as museums, local historical or archaeological societies, libraries, local universities, and other entities to research cultural resources issues and findings.
6.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience identifying, evaluating, and recognizing the significance of archeological, historical, and traditional cultural properties and findings; defining areas of major cultural resource concerns; and designing and implementing methodologies to address those concerns.
7.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of knowledge and understanding of the federal, state, and national policies regarding cultural resource management, conservation, protection, and enhancement including the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; Section 106 regulations; the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency Historic Preservation Programs; Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act; the National Environmental Policy Act; the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act; the American Indian Religious Freedom Act; the Archeological Resources Protection Act; the Executive Orders on Consultation with American Indian Tribes.
8.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience analyzing and interpreting data or resource information.
9.
Use a Geographic Information System (e.g., ArcGIS) for tasks to develop, store, transfer, present and/or analyze geospatial data.
10.
I have analyzed scientific information using the following tools (select all that apply):
11.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience utilizing Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology.
12.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your actual practical experience designing, planning, and implementing archeological projects.
13.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience providing input to the technical cultural resource sections of contracts, environmental documents, agreement documents, and other technical/legal documents used in accomplishing cultural resource work.
14.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of ability to identify non cultural resource-related natural resource problems, alternatives, and solutions.
15.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of experience as it relates to understanding the physical effects caused by the implementation (i.e. planning, designing, laying out, and finalizing) of conservation practices (such as irrigation and drainage systems, waste management systems, streambank stabilization projects, wetland protection and restoration projects, windbreaks and buffers, water quality improvement measures, erosion protection, wildlife habitat improvements, grazing land management, cropping systems, livestock production, manure, nutrient, and pest management).
16.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of knowledge of the various local, state, federal, tribal, and other rules, regulations, and policies related to conservation programs and activities.
17.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience checking work to ensure it is accurate, thorough, and meets applicable policies, standards/specifications, or other guidelines.
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing written documents related to cultural resource work? Examples of document types would be internal correspondence and reports, scopes of work, contracts, National Register of Historic Places eligibility statements, legal documents, survey or study findings, environmental impact/assessment reports.
19.
Which of the following best describes your experience putting together informational or interpretive information related to cultural resources?
20.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your experience using oral communication to ensure others' understanding of information.
21.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of experience in working with multi-resource staffs to incorporate cultural resource needs and issues into other resource-related activities.
22.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your level of understanding of the roles of various organizations, groups, and entities (such as the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Tribal governments and tribes; federal agencies; etc.) as they relate to cultural resource activities.
23.
From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience developing professional working relationships with others.
24.
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.