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Position Title
Archeologist
Agency
Forest Service
Announcement Number
23-R1GV-12103714-DP-DC Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 31, 2023 to Monday, September 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;  AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
 
 
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4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below: 

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating? 
OR 
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Archeologist, GS-0193-09 position with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume, transcripts, and responses to questions in the questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. (limit characters)
Your responses to the Basic Requirements and Specialized Experience questions, as well as the other questions in the questionnaire, in conjunction with the information provided in your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet one of the basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If your transcripts do not show the specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. You may need to submit transcripts for multiple degrees earned or schools attended. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic education and experience needed to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
Basic requirement for 0193 series. (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Supervisory Archeologist, GS-0193-09 position. If you do not meet the basic education requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information described below, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Supervisory Archeologist, GS-0193-09. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS IF QUALYFING BASED ON EDUCATION. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement below that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-09 Supervisory Archeologist. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume. (limit characters)
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Perform archeological inventory to identify and assess the resources within the area that may be impacted by proposed projects. (limit characters)
4. Design inventory strategies to support land use planning priorities and/or needs. (limit characters)
5. Determine eligibility of historical properties for the National Register of Historic Places. (limit characters)
6. Utilize archeological principles, practices, and concepts in order to develop cultural resource programs. (limit characters)
7. Interpret heritage and cultural resources to the public and professional contacts through presentations at visitor facilities and professional conferences. (limit characters)
8. Provide advice on identification of heritage and cultural resources. (limit characters)
9. Provide heritage and cultural resource management orientation to personnel on statutes, regulations and purpose of work to be performed. (limit characters)
10. Communicate with various government agencies and/or community organizations regarding heritage and cultural resource management. (limit characters)
11. Provide advice on management of heritage and cultural resources program. (limit characters)
12. Develop contract specifications for heritage and cultural resource work. (limit characters)
13. Ensure program data for documentation submission including contracts, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria and legal documents fulfill requirements. (limit characters)
14. Review reports to evaluate the quality of inventory, the completeness of the report, and the significance of heritage or cultural sites found. (limit characters)
15. Prepare maps as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas. (limit characters)
16. Prepare reports as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas. (limit characters)
17. Write technical documents for a wide range of heritage program activities. (limit characters)
18. Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
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19. Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
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20. Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work. (limit characters)
22. Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees. (limit characters)
23. Perform administrative and human resources management functions for the unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters. (limit characters)
24. Please select the statement(s) that reflect your educational achievement(s). Transcripts, certificates, or other appropriate documentation must be included with this application to verify GPA, coursework, degree, and/or completion of trade or vocational school program. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
25. I certify that I have read the Required Documents (and all associated links) section of the vacancy announcement and I understand which documents are required to be attached and which documents should not be attached to my application. I understand that I will not be able to submit additional documents and/or information once the vacancy announcement has closed. (limit characters)
26. Education is required for the job series advertised. You must submit a copy of your transcripts showing the basic education required for the series advertised. It may be necessary to attach transcripts from multiple institutions and/or to attach both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. (limit characters)
27. If any of your education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Contacts for private organizations that specialize in this evaluation is located here: http://www.naces.org/members. A fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. (limit characters)
28. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)