- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R1GV-12105294-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?
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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
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.
• 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.
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?
• 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?
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.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Archeologist, GS-0193-09/11 with the USDA Forest Service. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.
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.
This section will be used to determine if you possess the basic education and experience needed to qualify for this position.
Basic requirement for 0193 series.
1.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for this position. Please select only one response. 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.
2.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirements for the Archeologist, GS-0193-09 position. Please select only one response.
3.
From the statements below, select the response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the basic requirement for the Archeologist, GS-0193-11 position. Please select only one response.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Perform archeological inventory to identify and assess the resources within the area that may be impacted by proposed projects.
5.
Design inventory strategies to support land use planning priorities and/or needs.
6.
Determine eligibility of historical properties for the National Register of Historic Places.
7.
Utilize archeological principles, practices, and concepts in order to develop cultural resource programs.
8.
Develop, coordinate, and implement the unit's heritage resource program.
9.
Plan, direct, and execute surveys/excavations, for location, verification and salvage of sites.
10.
Evaluate sites and identify which ones are appropriate for inclusion to the national registers.
11.
Administer examinations, identifying areas where materials may be destroyed or damaged, and recommending mitigations.
12.
Responsible for stewardship enhancement and public interpretation of heritage resources.
13.
Interpret heritage and cultural resources to the public and professional contacts through presentations at visitor facilities and professional conferences.
14.
Provide advice on identification of heritage and cultural resources.
15.
Provide heritage and cultural resource management orientation to personnel on statutes, regulations and purpose of work to be performed.
16.
Communicate with various government agencies and/or community organizations regarding heritage and cultural resource management.
17.
Provide advice on management of heritage and cultural resources program.
18.
Provide guidance to line management in marking, protection, and salvage of sites.
19.
Consult with recognized Indian Tribes under provisions of laws related to Native American cultural preservation and repatriation.
20.
Provide consultation and advice to unit personnel for problems in which cultural resources are involved.
21.
Develop contract specifications for heritage and cultural resource work.
22.
Assist in developing projects related to stewardship enhancement and public interpretation of heritage and cultural resources, such as partnership agreements and site steward programs.
23.
Ensure program data for documentation submission including contracts, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria and legal documents fulfill requirements.
24.
Coordinate the budget and project plan of work for archeological and cultural activities.
25.
Review reports to evaluate the quality of inventory, the completeness of the report, and the significance of heritage or cultural sites found.
26.
Develop policy and immediate and long-range objectives, establish program priorities, and integrate heritage needs with other resource activities.
27.
Develop unit's budget and project plan of work to manage the heritage program.
28.
Recommend methods, techniques and conditions for research plans related to studies as related to artifact analysis.
29.
Ensure that scientific and systematic procedures are followed in identifying, evaluating, and classifying cultural resource areas.
30.
Evaluate and act upon a wide range of on-site management needs within the framework of program requirements.
31.
Prepare maps as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas.
32.
Prepare reports as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas.
33.
Write technical documents for a wide range of heritage program activities.
34.
Direct the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records related to all aspects of the program.
35.
Prepare technical approval for documentation submitted for program matters, including national register eligibility.
36.
Prepare contract specifications and monitor contract operations.
37.
Prepare interpretive material and technical reports based on extensive research.
38.
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, and degree.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
39.
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.
40.
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.
41.
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.
42.
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.