- Position Title
- ARCHEOLOGY TECHNICIAN
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R6-GVA-11751077-DP-TR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023 to Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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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
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. Your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit.
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-0102-6 Archeology Technician.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-0102-07 Archeology Technician.
For each of the following tasks, choose the statement from the list below that best describe your experience and/or training. 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.
3.
Analyze archeological data in preparing reports, for situations where precedents are not fully applicable.
4.
Compile and report information about the nature and extent of known cultural resources.
5.
Review work in progress to ensure compliance in all aspects of cultural policies and standards.
6.
Advise other employees on methods of cultural resource inventory.
7.
Conduct inventories of cultural resources.
8.
Adapt ground search strategies as determined by specific project requirements i.e., terrain, vegetation cover, and time frames.
9.
Insure that archeology work assignments are carried out in safe, timely manner according to established standards and procedures.
10.
Review work in progress to see that standards for pre-field research, survey design, site recording, graphics, and final report are being met.
11.
Apply scientific methods to survey parcels of land to determine likely sites of archeological interest.
12.
Research State and National register files.
13.
Research historical documents.
14.
Research archeological reports.
15.
Research maps and aerial photos.
16.
Interview source individuals concerning project areas.
17.
Provide written instructions, research materials and supplies to all involved in planning and operation of natural resource activities.
18.
Prepare Cultural Resource Inventory reports and site forms.
19.
Provide written instruction, research material and supplies to all involved natural resource activities.
20.
Enter site and inventory information into databases and onto GIS maps.
21.
Responsible for the preparation of archeological and historical information to create interpretive materials for display and dissemination.
22.
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, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program.
23.
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).