- Position Title
- Archeological Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-GRSM-23-11766312-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 10, 2023 to Monday, January 16, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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
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Would you accept a term appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
BASIC EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION SECTION: It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed, and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Archeological Technician, GS-0102-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, 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.
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.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION: For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.
History and Archeology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Participated in archaeological testing projects designed to identify the presence or absence of cultural deposits and their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.
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Served as a lead or crew chief of an archaeological project involving several crew members.
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Complete documentation of archeological investigations including the creation of sketch maps, field notes, soil profiles and artifact field catalogs.
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Follow appropriate law and associated regulations concerning the intentional excavation or inadvertent discovery of human remains.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Identify the cultural origins of artifacts and features from prehistoric and historic sites in areas such as the southeastern United States.
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Use geographic information systems (GIS) for spatial analysis purposes.
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Assist with preparation of required plans of action, inventories, notices, and other legal documents associated with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.
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Communicate with colleagues, park management, and to the public to explain technical information in an easily understood format.
Research
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Participate in the completion of documentation for recording archeological sites identified during surveys, including preparation of primary site forms, feature forms, artifact forms, location maps, sketch maps, and drafted maps.
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Use GPS equipment to map sites, isolates, project areas, and other archaeological features.
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Convert GPS data to GIS databases and use GIS to display data.
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Maintain GIS databases, digital photographs, and metadata in a systematic manner.
Information Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Input and maintain archeological data in tabular and spatial format to support research and management information needs.
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Enter archeological project data, such as field work, site condition assessments, or monitoring into a database.
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Conduct basic archaeological laboratory activities such as artifact sorting, bagging, numbering and identification.
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Uses sofware (e.g., Word, Excel, or Access) to create tables, pie charts, bar graphs, or build databases in support of archeological research.
Writing
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Assist with preparation of archeology project by conducting research for specifications, including contract scopes of work, etc.
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Synthesize field and laboratory data for archeological interpretation for cultural resource reports.
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Contribute information for archeological reports that meet professional requirements (e.g., Secretary of the Interior's Standards, California Office of Historic Preservation Reporting, etc.).