- Position Title
- Archaeologist (Cultural Resource Specialist)
- Agency
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-DE-11949013-SH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 19, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archeologist position with the Federal government. Note: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire.
1.
Select the response below that best indicates how you meet the basic requirement for the Archeologist 0193 series. (You must submit your transcripts to verify your education).
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archeologist work at the GS-11 grade level.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Archeologist work at the GS-12 grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Carries out field investigations to produce professional quality cultural resources investigation and assessment reports.
5.
Evaluate cultural resources for National Register eligibility to prepare and submit nominations for significant historic properties for listing.
6.
Plan and execute archaeological surveys for a 106 (of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966) compliance investigation.
7.
Works closely with State Representatives in developing compliant policy and procedures for cultural resources preservation and tribal consultation.
8.
Assist the field staff in consulting with federally recognized tribes on issues of cultural values, traditional uses, and confidential data that are frequently sensitive and controversial.
9.
Consult with other Federal and State agencies, and Native American Tribes on archaeological and historical investigations and effects determinations.
10.
Write accurate, technical, and analytical Section 106 (of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966) documents such as determinations of eligibility, assessments of effect and mitigations.
11.
Prepare all technical guides and information dealing with cultural resources to educate and teach staff members.
12.
Recommend corrective actions to leadership when violations are found and/ or coordinates all necessary remedial action to obtain compliance.
13.
Provide archaeology and cultural resources technical assistance, guidance and training to NRCS field area and state office employees.
14.
Communicate results of archaeological studies or cultural resources compliance requirements to managers and stakeholders with varying levels of familiarity with archaeology and cultural resources laws.
15.
Communicate verbally complex legal and policy issues regarding Section 106 (of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966).
16.
Provide program leadership when managing highly complex and diverse historic properties of national, state, regional and local significance.
17.
Oversee scopes of work, reports, and field work to ensure compliance with federal cultural regulations.
18.
Provide Leadership in planning and administering assignments and schedules for the team to ensure the project is completed in a timely manner.