- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- Forest Service
- Announcement Number
- 23-R4OCR-0193-11-12-DP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023 to Thursday, February 29, 2024
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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.
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• 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-0193-9/11/12 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.
1.
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.
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.
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2.
From the description below, select the response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Archeologist, GS-0193-9/11/12 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.
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-0193-9/11/12 . 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.
3.
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 Archeologist. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume.
4.
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-11 Archeologist. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-12 Archeologist. Experience claimed must be supported in your resume.
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.
6.
Perform archeological inventory to identify and assess the resources within the area that may be impacted by proposed projects.
7.
Plan, direct, and execute surveys/excavations, for location, verification and salvage of sites.
8.
Administer examinations, identifying areas where materials may be destroyed or damaged, and recommending mitigations.
9.
Administer cultural resources program including providing historical and interpretive information, completing compliance surveys and stabilization activities and coordinating work with other resources.
10.
Identify archeological and historical sites eligible for inclusion on national registers, assess eligibility and complete nomination of selected sites.
11.
Ensure program data for documentation submission including contracts, National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility criteria and legal documents fulfill requirements.
12.
Review reports to evaluate the quality of inventory, the completeness of the report, and the significance of heritage or cultural sites found.
13.
Develop policy and immediate and long-range objectives, establish program priorities, and integrate heritage needs with other resource activities.
14.
Ensure that scientific and systematic procedures are followed in identifying, evaluating, and classifying cultural resource areas.
15.
Manage frequent and rapidly changing priorities and strategies and apply innovative management techniques for non-conforming resources.
16.
Prepare maps and/or reports as related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage and cultural resource areas.
17.
Direct the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records related to all aspects of the program.
18.
Prepare interpretive material and technical reports based on extensive research.
19.
Develop materials designed to stimulate and sustain visitor interest over a fairly long period of time.
20.
Plan the work to be accomplished by assigning work to employees and establishing production or quality standards for the unit's work.
21.
Establish and communicate guidelines and performance requirements to employees including conducting formal performance reviews and identifying developmental and training needs of employees.
22.
Perform administrative and human resources management functions such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
23.
Foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
24.
Promote an inclusive work environment that is free from all types of discrimination.
25.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
I certify, I have read the announcement and have attached all supporting documents as required in the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement. I understand that failure to submit all required legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement may result in loss of consideration.
27.
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.