- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R8SV-0807-981036DP-DB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 21, 2022 to Wednesday, November 30, 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.
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• 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
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
1.
From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Basic Requirements for an Archaeologist GS-0193-9/11. Please select only one response. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. You will be required to provide transcripts with your application to validate that you meet all degree/coursework requirements for this position.
Specialized Qualifications
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Archaeologist, GS-0193-9. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Archaeologist, GS-0193-9. Please select only one response.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Archaeologist, GS-0193-11. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Archaeologist, GS-0193-11. Please select only one response.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Provide consultation and advice to personnel regarding cultural resource matters to resolve problems.
5.
Represent the agency at regional and national scientific organization and society meetings to present and exchange information.
6.
Consult with recognized Indian Tribes under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to discuss concerns, ensure compliance, and assess impact.
7.
Provide heritage and cultural resource management orientation to personnel on statutes, regulations and purpose of work to be performed.
8.
Interpret heritage and cultural resource to public and professional contacts.
9.
Coordinate the budget and project plan of work for archeological and cultural activities.
10.
Supervise the excavation of archeological resources protection act assessments to manage on-site archeological activities
11.
Direct the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records relative to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas to provide support to survey crew
12.
Prepare contract specifications for surveys of cultural and heritage resource sites to establish terms and conditions
13.
Prepare reports for publication in professional journals.
14.
Develop interpretive information and technical reports to present the results of on-site surveys, research or other studies.
15.
Prepare technical approval for documentation submitted for program matters, including contracts, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria, and other required internal reports that require synthesis of archeological and historical research to support and archeological projects.
16.
Review reports as part of project planning to evaluate the quality of the inventory, the completeness of the report, and the significance of heritage or cultural sites found.
17.
Provide heritage and cultural resource management orientation to personnel on statutes, regulations and purpose of work to be performed.
18.
Plan and execute surveys for the location and verification of archeological and historical sites.
19.
Evaluate on-site factual reporting of excavation and/or survey findings to act upon and implement corrective measures.
20.
Recommend required elements for research plans related to the methods and conditions for excavations, artifact analysis, and reporting to support archeological projects.
21.
Administer archeological examination of road, reservoir, recreation, and other ground disturbing projects where archeological materials may be subject to destruction or damage for protection and mitigation of cultural sites.
22.
Organize or directly perform inventory of areas.
23.
Conduct inventory of cultural resources
24.
Determine eligibility of historical properties for the National Register of Historic Places.
25.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
26.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
27.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
28.
Reinforce to others that offensive, harassing, and intimidating behavior will not be tolerated.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Provide technical and/or administrative supervision to subordinate employees.
30.
Provide leadership to subordinate staff, setting goals, policies, and objectives
31.
Evaluate work performance, give instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
32.
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.
33.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).