- Position Title
- Archaeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-KAWW-23-11794041-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023
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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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for an Archeologist, GS-0193-09 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 qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. THE 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 one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum experience or education requirements for this Archeologist, GS-0193-09. 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 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 TO BE 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.
3.
Knowledge of current legislation, federal regulations, and NPS policies and standards relating to archeology.
4.
Lead an archaeological project involving several crew members.
5.
Complete documentation of archeological investigations including the creation of sketch maps, field notes, soil profiles and artifact field catalogs.
6.
Follow appropriate law and associated regulations concerning the intentional excavation or inadvertent discovery of human remains.
7.
Knowledge of current legislation, federal regulations, and NPS policies and standards relating to archeology.
8.
Perform archeological duties in conformance with federal standards and guidelines.
9.
Skill in basic archeological tools including survey equipment such as GPS for navigation and site mapping.
10.
Ability to plan and complete archeological archaeological inventories and site condition assessments.
11.
Communicate with colleagues, park management, tribal representatives and other partners to explain technical information in an easily understood format.
12.
Update Cultural Resources Inventory System - Archeology (CRIS-AR; Legacy ASMIS) computer database or similar type programs.
13.
Use GIS to map, update, and record archeological information.
14.
Use spreadsheet and database software such as Excel, Access, or similar.
15.
Collect information and contribute to regional databases to address archeological research questions.
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Collect information and contribute to regional databases to address archeological research questions.
17.
Conduct basic archaeological laboratory activities such as artifact sorting, bagging, numbering and identification.
18.
Develop project workplans that address archeology information needs for planning projects.
19.
Contribute archeological information to environmental compliance efforts.
20.
Prepare archeological reports that meet professional requirements (e.g., Secretary of the Interior's Standards, California Office of Historic Preservation Reporting, etc.or similar standards).
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Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.