- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-21-11234879-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 27, 2021 to Friday, October 1, 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 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:
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.
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?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
2.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
3.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Assessment 1
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Basic Education Requirement: 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.
2.
Graduate Education & Professional Experience Requirement: From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the professional experience or education requirements for an Archeologist GS-0193-11. 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.
History and Archaeology- Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization 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.
3.
Design and implement archeological survey projects to identify cultural deposits and evaluate their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.
4.
Support museum program standards and procedures, including communication with museum program and application of museum standards to park archeological objects and information.
5.
Apply knowledge regarding history and archeology of western United States and central California, including key events and relevant factors, and material culture.
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.
6.
Use and contribute to geographic information system (GIS): collects global positioning system (GPS) data, incorporates into existing management systems, uses GIS to improve understanding of spatial dimension of archeological resources.
7.
Use databases and spreadsheets to analyze projects, budgets, and track payroll needs.
8.
Conduct identification and analysis of artifacts common in the western United States and central California, spanning periods of occupation.
9.
Work as part of team to acquire archeological services via contract; understand and apply contracting law and policy to meet archeological research and stewardship objectives.
10.
Create effective documentation of archeological field work, including preparation of primary site forms, feature forms, artifact forms, location maps, sketch maps, and drafted maps.
11.
Provide effective training to archeological staff regarding application of archeological knowledge to cultural resource management tasks.
12.
Apply understanding of federal historic preservation laws, regulations, and standards, with consideration and use of National Park Service (NPS) and state policies, guidelines and systems designed to manage park archeological resources.
Writing- Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Prepares and contributes to archeology project specifications, including contract scopes of work, cost estimates, etc.
14.
Develop project workplans that address archeology information needs for planning projects.
15.
Contribute archeological information to environmental compliance efforts, including review of official consultation correspondence.
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Prepare archeological reports that meet professional requirements (such as Secretary of the Interior's Standards, California Office of Historic Preservation Reporting, etc.).
17.
Prepare and contribute to contracting documents needed to acquire archeological services needed to meet standards under Section 106 of NHPA.
Research- Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Develop or contribute to research-oriented project proposals and plans with defined problem statement and means of evaluating results.
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Has completed archeological research, including development of study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
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Identifies and makes recommendations for research needed to meet requirements for compliance under Section 106 and 110 of NHPA.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Communicate with colleagues, park management, tribal representatives and other partners to explain archeological evaluation and preservation requirements in an easily understood and respectful manner.
22.
In coordination with park tribal liaison and other park staff will interact with tribal partners and other stakeholders in a way that promotes collaborative partnership and understanding.
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Works with park Section 106 Coordinator to develop and provide effective training regarding archeological resources and data sensitivity to park staff, as needed to encourage and ensure stewardship of resources across divisions.
24.
Presents management and research developed in the park to scholarly audiences, via in-person or online events.