- Position Title
- Archeological Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-IMAO-23-11742464-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 8, 2022 to Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
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:
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.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Archeological Technician, GS-0102-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Archeological Technician, GS-0102-06 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Archeological Technician, GS-0102-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Organize and file or catalog archival project data as appropriate
5.
Conduct basic field surveys searching for archeological features and artifacts
6.
Organize and file or catalog archival project data as appropriate
7.
Conduct basic field surveys searching for archeological features and artifacts
8.
Conduct record searches and interviews, and synthesizes information collected for scientific, historical, and interpretive values.
9.
Identify and record cultural remains in surveys, excavation, and laboratory analysis.
10.
Evaluates and assists other technicians in the evaluation of specimens.
11.
Use computer applications for database management and data analysis.
12.
Use of word processing software. 05/06/07
13.
Use of specialized software programs essential to archeological description, management, and reference.
14.
Assists in the development of a variety of documents (e.g., cultural resource management plans, preservation guides, historic structures reports, etc.) by gathering data from files and reports, conducting research, evaluating available information, and preparing draft documents.
15.
Use a variety of written references and manuals covering procedures, directions, and precedents.
16.
Use principles and theory of archeology to support the broader archeological function.
17.
Use technical methods and procedures of archeology to perform a variety of routine technical tasks.
18.
Section 106 compliance, clearance, and planning; archeological assessments, evaluations, and field inspections.
19.
Provides leadership to field crews by assigning tasks and monitoring the status of those assignments.
20.
Work as Crew Chief for excavation and survey activities.