- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Announcement Number
- BOR-UCB-22-DE-11589431-OPM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, August 8, 2022 to Monday, August 22, 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.
OPM USE ONLY-Shared Certificates
1.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or other application materials.
Basic Requirement - All applicants must meet one of the following Basic Requirements:
1.
Select one statement from the choices below that demonstrates how you meet the Basic Requirement.
Minimum Qualification Requirement, GS-11
2.
In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirement listed above, select one response below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the Minimum Qualification Requirement for the GS-11 grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Implement procedures to comply with historic preservation legislation, executive orders, regulations, and/or organizational policy.
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Make professional evaluations and judgments on the significance of historic/archeological properties, as well as effects of construction, planning, resource management and operation and maintenance activities on such properties.
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Conduct field investigations, prepare reports, and coordinate results as necessary to carry out program activities involving archeology, Traditional Cultural Properties, history, and cultural resources management.
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Ensure all work complies with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended) and other applicable laws and regulations and conforms to applicable standards.
7.
Prepare and evaluate nominations to and determinations of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places for archeological and historic sites, districts, buildings, and Traditional Cultural Properties.
8.
Review real estate transactions such as crossing permits, land transfers, and/or other permits and licenses and related environmental assessments or impact statements for compliance with historic preservation legislation and regulations.
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Consult with and coordinate work activities with other offices in furtherance of preservation and protection efforts.
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Coordinate cultural resources programs with external stakeholders such as a State Historic Preservation Office, to obtain clearance for undertakings.
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Represent an organizations interest in the field and at meetings with governmental agencies and/or interested environmental/historic preservation organizations.
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Consult with Native American tribes to coordinate cultural resource investigations, organizational projects/undertakings, Traditional Cultural Property studies, and issuance of archeological permits under the Archeological Resources Protection Act.
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Coordinate curation of all recovered artifacts and records to ensure work and pertinent museums and repositories conform to regulatory guidelines.
14.
Serve as the cultural resource specialist to assist team members with preparing environmental documents such as Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments and Categorical Exclusion Checklists (CECs), and Resource Management Plans for an organization.
15.
Prepare Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) and oversee their signing to include consulting with external stakeholders, such as an Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
16.
Prepare budgets for cultural resource studies in conjunction with both internal organizational construction projects and ongoing resource management of existing reservoir lands.
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Prepare funding requests in conjunction with an annual budget cycle.
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Maintain administrative records, map and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) files and/or management information on archeological and historical sites, districts, buildings, objects, and Traditional Cultural Properties which are, or may come, under an organization's jurisdiction.
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Maintain administrative records or cultural resource surveys conducted by or for an organization.
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Serve as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COR) for cultural resources related contracts and purchase orders for an organization.
21.
Coordinate the selection of contractors by chairing evaluation committees.
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Negotiate contract awards and/or debriefings.
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Evaluate price proposals.
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Manage contracts to ensure compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and standards and/or prepare contract modifications.
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Review and approve contract payments and/or contractor reports.
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Communicate with a variety of internal/external stakeholders to negotiate changes and modifications, provide advice, explain decisions, verify commitments, and/or interpret policy and regulations.
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Serve as a liaison to ensure successful cooperation among agencies in planning and operation and maintenance activities to preserve and protect cultural resources.
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Communicate with individuals to ensure legal compliance is being followed.
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Communicate with individuals to ensure scheduled deadlines are within budgetary and other constraints.
30.
Persuade, influence, and/or motivate internal/external stakeholders are acceptable to solutions, often when contacts hold opposing, conflicting, and/or antagonistic positions.
31.
Make use of facilitation and negotiation skills to arrive at mutually acceptable alternatives or compromises.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational 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 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 ratings 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 capability.
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Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.