- Position Title
- Archaeologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- OR-22-DE-11496512-FRB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 21, 2022 to Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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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:
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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.
3.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for this position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. It is important to note that all your responses are subject to review and verification against the information you provided in your resume and/or supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered.
1.
From the description below, select the best response that best describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for the Archeologist position, GS-0193.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to perform the duties of Archeologist, GS-0193-09 in order to meet the Additional Qualification Requirement for this position.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience, education and/or training carrying out each task using the scale provided. Please select only one letter for each item.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Ensure artifacts are deposited in repositories according to facility standards.
4.
Perform routine cultural resource inventories concurrent with laws and regulations.
5.
Conduct site testing and/or excavation to provide data on the significance of archeological sites and objects.
6.
Ensure compliance with Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
7.
Prepare heritage and/or paleontological data for environmental documentation.
8.
Ensure heritage resource services can meet project requirements.
9.
Inform higher level officials of any program deficiencies.
10.
Provide archeological inventory information to interested parties and/or management.
11.
Produce and/or analyze information to be included in planning/environmental documents.
12.
Review eligibility of heritage resources for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
13.
Assist with compiling data for Annual Heritage Report.
14.
Coordinate with other specialists in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act and Federal Land Policy and Management Act documentation.
15.
Inform management on collections deposited at curation facilities.
16.
Provide guidance and/or interpretation of historic and prehistoric heritage resources.
17.
Offer recommendations for reducing or eliminating adverse project impacts.
18.
Conduct heritage resources outreach and/or educational activities to the public.
19.
Present the organization's archeological principles, practices, and/or projects in a clear manner.
20.
Develop partnership opportunities by interacting with management, landowners, tribal government and other interested parties.
21.
Participate in discussions with others on the significance of cultural resources data.
22.
Ensure inventory and site data are properly entered and/or managed in various geospatial databases.
23.
Produce reports and/or data according to mandated specifications.
24.
Utilize spatial data to assist with land use planning, decision making, and/or management activities.
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Operate geospatial technologies such as GPS, GIS, and computer systems to perform tasks.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents 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, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.