- Position Title
- ARCHAEOLOGIST
- Agency
- Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
- Announcement Number
- DE-11242990-21-JB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 to Friday, October 8, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent).
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent).
The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- 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 have been (or will be) separated AND
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
4.
Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member? If yes, please confirm the following:
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.
NOTE 3: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: Spouses may exercise their spouse preference and priority status through the application-based process up to 30 calendar days prior to the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station or upon relocation anytime thereafter during the sponsor's tour. Spouses who do not initially relocate with their sponsor cannot exercise spouse preference and priority status until they are actually residing in the commuting area of the sponsor's duty station.
NOTE 3: You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
5.
I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
2.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
OR
Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
OR
Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?
For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to travel away from my duty location.
2.
I am willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
3.
I am willing to complete a U.S Navy Dive Physical and to undergo training in order to meet physical screening test requirements stipulated in MILPERSMAN 1220-410 in preparation to pass the U.S. Navy Dive School Scuba Course.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirements for the GS-0193, Professional Archeology Series.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0193-12, Archaeologist.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assess archeological sites for resource utilization purposes (e.g., management, development, conservation) to provide recommendations on methods for site protection.
4.
Conduct an archeological survey (e.g., archival research, field survey, test digs, clearance surveys) to excavate and map within specific areas.
5.
Determine the significance of archeological resources requiring protection to conduct scientifically valid recovery activities.
6.
Conduct scientific analyses of organic and inorganic archeological artifacts recovered from a maritime environment to support research objectives.
7.
Determine the approach to be taken during archeological or historical construction projects.
8.
Identify areas of need (e.g. programs, projects, locations) for conducting surveys, inspections, and inventories.
9.
Monitor known archeological sites to determine the impact of cultural resources.
10.
Investigate historic properties through excavation and laboratory or data analysis.
11.
Plan, coordinate, or direct field investigations using accepted archeology professional standards and methods.
12.
Inspect archeological and historical properties for data collection.
13.
Develop a research design to execute maritime archeological field projects.
14.
Evaluate research proposals or archeological research permits pertaining to submerged cultural resources.
15.
Perform research for archeological or historical resources surveys, inventories, or studies of historically significant studies.
16.
Research underwater archeology techniques to recover and preserve artifacts.
17.
Advise personnel on federal historic preservation procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
18.
Design and implement management strategies for the protection of cultural resources (e.g., archeological collections).
19.
Identify historical properties pending surveyance to prevent actions that would adversely affect significant archeological resources.
20.
Maintain and preserve cultural resources listed as archeological and historic resources.
21.
Review proposed actions for potential impact to cultural resources and compliance with historic preservation statutes, regulations, and guidelines.
22.
Classify maritime artifacts for use in museum exhibits or displays.
23.
Conduct maritime heritage archival research to inform others on the interpretation of submerged cultural resources.
24.
Evaluate the condition of submerged archeological sites.
25.
Identify maritime artifacts (e.g., shipwrecks) for interpretation in museum exhibits and preservation management.
26.
Analyze underwater archeological findings to verify safe recovery and preservation of artifacts, historic ships, or aircraft wrecks.
27.
Organize and execute maritime archeological field projects through application of scientific methods.
28.
Serve as a technical expert on maritime archeology to support museum, university, or other organizational programs.
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Study underwater remains associated with submerged cultural resources located within domestic and foreign jurisdictions or international waters.
30.
Oversee the development and preparation of scopes of work for archeological projects.
31.
Develop archeological operating procedures for use within a technical or scientific environment.
32.
Develop internal documents, position papers, or operating procedures pertaining to cultural resource management and archeological environments.
33.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use within cultural resources, museum, and archeological environments.
34.
Implement archeological regulatory and policy changes and develop strategies for compliance.
35.
Implement public policies that mandate protection of natural and cultural resources or environmental quality.
36.
Review archeological regulatory and policy changes for impact on an organization.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
37.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?