- Position Title
- Historian
- Agency
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Announcement Number
- CERG236096667192D Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 18, 2023 to Monday, October 9, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 3: MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
NOTE 4: MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 3: MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy.
NOTE 4: MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.
Supporting Documentation: You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.
Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.
Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,
A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,
A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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.
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?
2.
This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Are you willing and able to report to work or remain at work under adverse conditions to obtain and maintain this position?
3.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year probationary period?
4.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Historian position with the Department of the Army. 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 are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Historian at the GS-11 and/or 12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Historian at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Historian at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Serve as lead technical specialist in managing projects to conclusion and in compliance with National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Protection Act, or other laws or regulations.
5.
Perform field reconnaissance to locate and/or assess the significance of historic structures and buildings.
6.
Coordinate historic and architectural studies for a program to include National Register evaluations and nominations, documentation for the Historic American Buildings (HABS) and/or Historic American Engineering Record (HAER).
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Conduct historic structure surveys as a project delivery team member to identify resources requiring broad consideration of all cultural resource concerns, including archaeology, cultural landscapes, and/or traditional cultural properties.
8.
Perform literature, library, and/or file research to compile existing environmental, historical, architectural, or other cultural resource information.
9.
Develop Historic Property Management Plans for conservation management of identified historic properties for program projects or other agency clients.
10.
Determine priority for mitigation of adverse effects to significant historic properties and prepares Programmatic Agreements, Memoranda of Agreement and/or Treatment Plans for a program's projects.
11.
Prepare recommendations for historic property treatment actions and strategies for a programs management team and/or operating project office.
12.
Serve as a staff expert in addressing historic structure and building concerns related to civil works and/or military programs.
13.
Prepare oral and written professional judgments, in the fields of history, architectural history, historic preservation, and/or cultural resources management relative to studies or projects for internal or external stakeholders.
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Develop documentation for the evaluation, protection, preservation, mitigation, and/or management of historic properties within a program's boundaries.
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Prepare reports on subjects of historic property significance for scientific or technical reports, design memoranda, environmental assessments, permit evaluations, and/or environmental impact statements.
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Establish cultural resource project scopes, schedules, budgets, workload priorities, and/or historic property program goals in consultation with a first-line supervisor or project delivery team members.
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Provide the programmatic framework, direction, and/or coordination where operating projects affect historic built environmental resources.
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Prepare statements of work and/or cost estimates for historic property studies or services to be conducted by contractors for the Government.
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Serve as technical point of contact for a program by providing contract negotiation, information to the contractor, maintaining work schedules, and/or reviewing contractor's work reports.
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Coordinate historic property studies to assure timely interface with investigations and/or construction schedules being conducted by programs.
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Coordinate with certified local governments, historical organizations, and/or other interested parties to identify the impacts of planned projects on a range of historic properties.
22.
Assist project managers in standard agency coordination procedures for the initiation of a study by conveying plans, alternatives, or recommendations, and/or requesting required environmental impact information.
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Maintain routine letter, telephone, or personal contacts with Federal, tribal, State, and/or local resource agencies.
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Participates in public workshops, meetings, and/or hearings as the historical representative for a civil works or military program.
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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. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.