- Position Title
- Archaeological Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-ISRO-23-11856877-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 24, 2023 to Monday, March 6, 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?
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
Minimum Qualification Requirements Archeological Technician position, GS-0102-06
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirement for an Archeological Technician position, GS-0102-06. Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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.
History and Archaeology
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Have direct knowledge of prehistoric and historic cultures of the Great Lakes region to reliably identify, record, and classify cultural remains encountered as part of survey, excavation, and laboratory analysis.
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Conduct archeological site monitoring or field inspections in accordance with section 106 compliance requirements.
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Participate in basic archeological field surveys by searching for archeological features and artifacts.
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Participate in testing or data recovery field excavations by digging, screening, and recording findings.
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Work independently in both field and office with limited supervision.
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Work and camp in isolated areas where familiarity with outdoor safety is essential.
Research
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Assist in the preparation of professional reports that convey technical archeological information on prehistoric or historic archeology.
9.
Conduct library and archival research in support of field investigations and technical reporting.
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Prepare archeological site and feature maps in the field, using GPS, tape and compass or similar techniques.
11.
Classify artifacts based on morphological and metric attributes.
12.
Use GIS, GPS, and data dictionaries to record the location of archeological resources and to describe them.
13.
Clean, identify, label, catalog, and package artifacts for curation.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Prepare detailed daily notes for an archeological monitoring, survey, or subsurface testing project.
15.
Conduct archeological shovel testing and describe stratigraphy using standard archeological soil description terminology.
16.
Process archeological specimens recovered in the field.
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Record and document prehistoric and historic cultural resources (i.e., objects, features, sites, structures, buildings) using protocols developed by the NPS Midwest Archeological Center or other standard methods, such as drawing plans and profiles or artifact analysis.
18.
Maintain field equipment and supplies.
19.
Provide written summaries, including tables and graphics, and formal reports to supervisors.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Photograph cultural resources (i.e., structures, sites, features, and objects) in the field using a digital camera and subsequently archive digital images, slides, and negatives based on information provided from a photo log.
21.
Maintain related forms, maps, files, and databases, for example, Museum Collections Management System (MCMS) or Cultural Resources Information System (CRIS).
22.
Perform data entry related to archeological artifact and project data (e.g., artifact information, catalog records, field notes, site file records, etc.) into automated systems, appropriate forms, and archival records.
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Retrieve and compile data, including archival research, for cultural resources management reports, interpretive museum exhibits, etc.
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Use ArcGIS, Pathfinder Office, or similar software to import, export, and process GIS data.
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Use basic tools and equipment common to archeological functions.
Teamwork
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Work with a team in an office setting.
27.
Work with a team in a backcountry setting.
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Consult with team members on projects being undertaken.
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Participate in team meetings.
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Interact with general public scientists, archeologists, historians, or other subject matter specialists.
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Establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and other agency personnel representing diverse and varying backgrounds.
Physical Strength and Agility
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Able to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
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Able to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
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Able to lift heavy items (e.g., packs up to 50 pounds) and carry them on a routine basis.