- Position Title
- FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGIST
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- DE-11556092-22-CP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 5, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
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 or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
- Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
- Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
- Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
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:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy or has greater promotion potential than the grade level of the vacancy
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), and most recent performance appraisal showing a rating of record that is at least fully successful or equivalent. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy or has greater promotion potential than the grade level of the vacancy
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice, copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), and most recent performance appraisal showing a rating of record that is at least fully successful or equivalent. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
5.
The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot?
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Forensic Anthropologist position, GS-0190-13, with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
The Forensic Anthropologist occupation has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions. From the options below, select the one response which describes your educational background. Education above the high school level must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts are required at the time of application
The Forensic Anthropologist occupation has specific educational requirements which apply to all positions. From the options below, select the one response which describes your educational background. Education above the high school level must have been completed in a U.S. college, university, or other educational institution that has been accredited by one of the accrediting agencies or associations recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts are required at the time of application
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In addition to the education requirement, you must also meet the one year of specialized experience requirement. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Forensic Anthropologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
In addition to the education requirement, you must also meet the one year of specialized experience requirement. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Forensic Anthropologist at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
5.
This position may require you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Are you willing to work other than normal hours?
6.
This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
7.
This position requires you to take and pass an initial and annual physical fitness examinations. Are you willing to take and pass an annual medical and physical examination?
8.
This position requires you to pass a series of laboratory competency tests in the area of forensic anthropology within 90 days of employment IAW DPAA Laboratory manual and accreditation standards. Are you willing to meet the laboratory competency test requirement?
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Writes official forensic anthropology reports which synthesize/interpret analytical findings in accordance with all rules, regulations and guidelines.
10.
Conducts skeletal assessments to aid in the medico-legal identification of human remains
11.
Provides scientific expertise/guidance to achieve forensic identification.
12.
Conducts peer reviews of colleague's forensic anthropological casework in order to minimize errors.
13.
Develops evidence-based archeological excavation strategies in austere environments and remote locations to systematically collect data/evidence.
14.
Conducts analysis (i.e., testing of skeletal, decomposed, burned, fragmented, commingled, or otherwise unidentified remains) to aid in the medico-legal identification of human remains.
15.
Tests evidence to distinguish human from non-human remains and osseous from non-osseous material.
16.
Conducts testing and skeletal analysis to individuate commingled human remains.
17.
Conducts tests on remains to generate the biological profile (i.e., age, sex, ancestry, stature) from morphologic and metric analysis of skeletal remains to aid in the medico-legal identification of human remains.
18.
Processes human skeletal remains and material evidence in the field to facilitate their stabilization and the support forensic identification process.
19.
Conducts trauma analysis to aid in the medico-legal identification of human remains and determination of the cause and manner of death.
20.
Prepares executive summaries, formal assessments, and scientific reports to inform the intended audience.
21.
Prepares scientific reports synthesizing findings to ensure accreditation requirements are met.
22.
Develops correspondence and other documents (i.e., scopes of work, scientific notes, reports, staff studies and summary packages) to effectively convey a variety of information.
23.
Develops responses to sensitive inquiries relating to the scientific mission or functions of the employing organization.
24.
Represents the office at meetings and/or conferences as a subject matter expert to communicate information related to scientific and forensic matters.
25.
Communicates across multiple disciplines to plan, coordinate or advise regarding scientific matters.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
26.
Liaisons with counterparts to ensure planning is consistent and integrated.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Uses 'non-technical' language skillfully to ensure effective communication with customers from all levels of understanding.
28.
Participates in meetings and conferences in the formulation of plans for the completion of operations, projects and activities
29.
Provides advice and guidance on the most appropriate scientific method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the accounting mission and ensure optimum management strategies.
30.
Serves as Principal Investigator to obtain archaeological excavation permits and legal authorizations.
31.
Plans and conducts archaeological Phase III fieldwork (large-scale bulk excavation).
32.
Develops a wide variety of archaeological methods to identify/collect and interpret archeological sites and features with regards to processes of site such as formation and
transformation, stratigraphy, land use histories, landscape changes, bioturbation, taphonomy, alluvial flow, hydrology, topography, erosional directions, cemetery relocations,
battlefield landscapes, etc.
transformation, stratigraphy, land use histories, landscape changes, bioturbation, taphonomy, alluvial flow, hydrology, topography, erosional directions, cemetery relocations,
battlefield landscapes, etc.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
33.
INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION:
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses 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) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses 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) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?