- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IRA-NPS-23-11983293-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to Monday, June 26, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Qualification Instructions
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 Requirements
1.
Basic requirements have been established for all Archaeologist positions in the federal government. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for Archaeologist, GS-0193 series. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to clearly show in your application package how you satisfy the below course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets all of the requirements, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application.
Specialized Experience and/or Education
2.
In addition to the basic requirements for all archaeologist positions in the Federal Government, applicants must possess additional education and/or experience to qualify for this GS-09 position. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or education that meets the additional qualification requirements for this position.
From 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 fully describe the experience that supports your answers to the questions below in your resume. It is important that your application package submitted, including your resume, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels for each response you claim in this questionnaire. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered. 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plan and conduct compliance activities in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
4.
Review project proposals to determine needed compliance levels.
5.
Monitor ground-disturbing activities.
6.
Use appropriate criteria for determining eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places.
7.
Lead archaeological surveys to discover historic and prehistoric sites.
8.
Plan and carry out shovel testing and/or excavations to make determinations of historic significance.
9.
Prepare extensive and detailed field notes documenting archeological findings.
10.
Assess conditions of archeological and historical sites using set criteria.
11.
Analyze or oversee analysis of artifacts and other materials.
12.
Apply scientific methodology in planning and undertaking archaeological investigations.
13.
Conduct literature review and on-site studies to understand history and prehistory of area.
14.
Conduct research in separate subject areas and subfields of anthropology to inform findings.
15.
Research multiple themes and diverse resource types.
16.
Use research materials to support scientific conclusions.
17.
Write technical reports based on archeological findings.
18.
Use text, tables, maps and figures to support delivery of information.
19.
Work with an interdisciplinary team in an office setting.
20.
Work with an interdisciplinary team in a backcountry setting.
21.
Consult with interdisciplinary team members on projects being undertaken.
22.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
23.
Make contact with members of the public, local communities and professionals in other organizations.
24.
Coordinate and advise on mutual work efforts.
25.
Use computer database programs for tracking archeological information.
26.
Use GIS or similar computer mapping programs to document site and feature locations.
27.
Use GPS or related technology in collecting site location information.
28.
Prepare maps, charts, graphs and other supporting documents for technical reports using GIS or other appropriate software.
29.
Geo-reference digital field photos.
30.
Transport to remote areas using helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, motorized and non-motorized watercraft, or by hiking.
31.
Hike for long distances with heavy loads in remote locations.
32.
Survey, shovel test or excavate in inclement weather including wind, rain, cold and heat.
33.
Hike or camp in areas where wildlife encounters are possible.
Verification Statement
34.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references 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 or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
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.
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.