- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-23-12073137-JP-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 29, 2023 to Monday, September 11, 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:
• 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.
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.
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.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Assessment 1
Education
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Select the response that outlines your education and/or experience in meeting the basic qualification requirement for the 0193 series.
Specialized Experience
2.
In addition to the basic requirements of this position, to qualify at the GS-11 level you must also meet one of the following minimum qualifications. Select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as related to the qualification requirement for this position.
Skill in analyzing, planning, and implementing efficient and innovative compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Prepare cultural resource identification and evaluation reports in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
4.
Implement policy and procedure during the review of agency undertakings for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
5.
Develop National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 agreement documents e.g., Memoranda of Agreements, Programmatic Agreements, with procedures to address adverse effects of undertakings and/or to simplify inventory, identification, evaluation, protection, mitigation, and reporting for cultural resources.
Knowledge of the methods, theories, legislation, and management of North American cultural resources; including, precontact archaeological sites and rural vernacular historical sites.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Identify and document pre-contact archaeological sites in Great Lakes Basin cultural areas.
7.
Identify and document post-contact rural vernacular sites, architecture, and structures in Great Lakes Basin cultural areas.
8.
Prepare historic preservation documentation, compliance and background materials for clearances, permits, licenses, etc.
Ability to work with a variety of conflicting interests and parties including Native American Tribes, biologists, project leaders, and managers, the State Historic Preservation Officers, Advisory Council staff, special interest groups, and private landowners.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Establish and maintain ongoing working relationships with State Historic Preservation Offices, Native American Tribes, and community members on federal undertakings, cultural resource content, and/or Section 106 determinations of eligibility and effect.
10.
Establish and maintain ongoing working relationships with Native American Tribes and community members on traditional cultural properties.
11.
Coordinate the design and implementation of ethnographic and/or traditional use studies among indigenous communities for compliance with Section 106 and Section 110 of the NHPA.
Ability to use automated systems or software.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications for cultural resource map presentations and data analysis.
13.
Draft written correspondence using word processing software.
14.
Use technology and leverage data management systems to track and catalog records.
Knowledge of archaeological principles, theories, concepts, methods and techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Apply standard practices, techniques, and methods of archeology to review submitted projects.
16.
Present papers and/or posters at professional archaeological or cultural resource management conferences on archaeological or cultural resource management research, procedure, or policy.
17.
Write for diverse audiences about archaeology, cultural resources, historic preservation laws and regulations, and Federal responsibilities.
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.