- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 22-R1SVAPR-11627521-DP-AG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 21, 2022 to Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Archeologist, GS-0193-09/11 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position. Transcripts are required if qualifying based on education.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for this position. Please select only one response.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirements for the Archeologist, GS-0193-09 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for the Archeologist, GS-0193-11 position. Please select only one response.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. 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.
4.
Perform archeological inventory to identify and assess the resources within the area that may be impacted by proposed projects.
5.
Design inventory strategies to support land use planning priorities and/or needs.
6.
Determine eligibility of historical properties for the National Register of Historic Places.
7.
Utilize archeological principles, practices, and concepts in order to develop cultural resource programs.
8.
Develop, coordinate, and implement the unit's heritage resource program.
9.
Plan, direct, and execute surveys/excavations, for location, verification and salvage of sites.
10.
Evaluate sites and identify which ones are appropriate for inclusion to the national registers.
11.
Administer examinations, identifying areas where materials may be destroyed or damaged, and recommending mitigations.
12.
Responsible for stewardship enhancement and public interpretation of heritage resources.
13.
Interpret heritage and cultural resources to the public and professional contacts through presentations at visitor facilities and professional conferences.
14.
Provide advice on identification of heritage and cultural resources.
15.
Provide heritage and cultural resource management orientation to personnel on statutes, regulations and purpose of work to be performed.
16.
Communicate with various government agencies and/or community organizations regarding heritage and cultural resource management.
17.
Provide advice on management of heritage and cultural resources program.
18.
Provide guidance to line management in marking, protection, and salvage of sites.
19.
Consult with recognized Indian Tribes under provisions of laws related to Native American cultural preservation and repatriation.
20.
Represent the unit and present technical papers at regional-level and national scientific organization and society meetings.
21.
Provide consultation and advice to unit personnel for problems in which cultural resources are involved.
22.
Develop contract specifications for heritage and cultural resource work.
23.
Assist in developing projects related to stewardship enhancement and public interpretation of heritage and cultural resources, such as partnership agreements and site steward programs.
24.
Ensure program data for documentation submission including contracts, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria and legal documents fulfill requirements.
25.
Coordinate the budget and project plan of work for archeological and cultural activities.
26.
Review reports to evaluate the quality of inventory, the completeness of the report, and the significance of heritage or cultural sites found.
27.
Develop policy and immediate and long-range objectives, establish program priorities, and integrate heritage needs with other resource activities.
28.
Develop unit's budget and project plan of work to manage the heritage program.
29.
Recommend methods, techniques and conditions for research plans related to studies as related to artifact analysis.
30.
Ensure that scientific and systematic procedures are followed in identifying, evaluating, and classifying cultural resource areas.
31.
Evaluate and act upon a wide range of on-site management needs within the framework of program requirements.
32.
Prepare maps as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas.
33.
Prepare reports as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas.
34.
Write technical documents for a wide range of heritage program activities.
35.
Direct the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records related to all aspects of the program.
36.
Prepare technical approval for documentation submitted for program matters, including national register eligibility.
37.
Prepare contract specifications and monitor contract operations.
38.
Prepare interpretive material and technical reports based on extensive research.
39.
Prepare reports for publication in professional journals.
40.
Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, and degree.
41.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
42.
Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.
43.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
44.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that failure to submit all required, legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration?
45.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.