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Position Title
Archeologist
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BOR-CPN-23-DE-11758124-OPM Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 23, 2022 to Monday, January 9, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
 
  • 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.
 
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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:
  • 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.
 
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4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
BOR 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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for this position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. It is important to note that all your responses are subject to review and verification against the information you provided in your resume and/or supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the best response that best describes how you meet the Basic Requirements for the Archeologist position, GS-0193. (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, please select the one response that best describes your specialized experience and/or education to perform the duties of Archeologist, GS-0193-11 in order to meet the Additional Qualification Requirement for this position. (limit characters)
3. Please select the one response that best describes your practical experience in archaeology or cultural resources. (limit characters)
4. Select all the responses that identify the professional work related to archeology that you have performed on the job. (limit characters)
5. Select the all the responses that describe your experience in the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). (limit characters)
6. Please select all documents which you have prepared as a part of your work experience. (limit characters)
7. Select the answer which best describes your experience working on National Historic Preservation Act issues within a National Environmental Policy Act process. (limit characters)
8. Select all the environmental and historic preservation statutes you have experience in using to conduct cultural resource assessments and/or environmental analyses. (limit characters)
9. Select the answer that best describes your level of experience in communicating with Native American Tribes. (limit characters)
10. Select all the responses that describe your actual work experience in conducting consultations under the National Historic Preservation Act or similar state processes. (limit characters)
11. Select the response that best describes your experience coordinating the work of cultural resource contractors or overseeing cultural resource investigations under a contract. (limit characters)
12. Select the one statement below that best reflects your experience carrying out contracting functions. (limit characters)
13. Please select the one response that best describes your experience with developing and maintaining contacts with federal and state agencies, tribes, user groups, and professional organizations, to provide and receive information concerning historic preservation issues. (limit characters)
14. Select all the documents which you have prepared as a part of your work. (limit characters)
15. Please select the one response that describes the level of involvement you have had in cultural resources related budget functions. (limit characters)
16. Please select the one response that best describes your experience in presenting information to others on cultural resources and historic preservation laws, regulations and processes in formal meetings.
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17. From the following list, please select all those that reflect your level of proficiency in communicating cultural resources issues. (limit characters)
18. Select the one response that best reflects your highest level of experience in managing databases designed for museum property management. (limit characters)
19. Select the level of experience you have working with archeological collections.
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20. Select the response that best describes your experience preparing curation plans and agreements following federal or other professional guidelines to manage museum property. (limit characters)
As previously explained, your ratings in this Assessment 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, for rating you ineligible, for lowering your score, 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 responses 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 demonstrated capability. (limit characters)
21. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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