- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-IMAO-24-12170229-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
4.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response (A , B, C, D or E) that best describes how your education meets the basic qualifications requirement for an Archeologist. Select only one response.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes how you meet the additional qualification requirements for this GS-09 Archeologist. Select only one letter.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Record and document prehistoric and historic cultural resources (i.e., objects, sites, structures, buildings) using guidelines and procedures developed by a State Historic Preservation Office
4.
Use a wide range of tools, methods, and technology to research and document cultural resources.
5.
Identify and record erosional problems that adversely affect archeological sites.
6.
Instruct students/field crews/archeological technicians in archeological field methods, including site recording and mapping in the field.
7.
Analyze and catalog artifacts recovered during site investigations.
8.
Apply National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance procedures.
9.
Assess compliance needs for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and other applicable laws and regulations.
10.
Complete specific compliance requirements for National Historic Preservation Act, Archeological Resources Protection Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
11.
Prepare historic preservation documentation, compliance and background materials for clearances, permits, licenses, etc.
12.
Submit assessment of effect findings with supporting documentation to historic preservation office(s).
13.
Determine eligibility of historical properties for the National Register of Historic Places.
14.
Use computer drafting software such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, ArcPRO or and Adobe Illustrator.
15.
Produce accurate and detailed plan and elevation maps by establishing datums and sub-datums and incorporating several multiple levels of site information onto a map.
16.
Map complex archeological sites utilizing a variety of mapping methods.
17.
Utilize geospatial tools such as GIS and GPS to map archeological sites.
18.
Conduct compass and tape surveys of cultural resource sites.
19.
Work collaboratively with and consult other staff or project partners to design and/or review projects to assure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as well as meeting agency policies and guidance.
20.
Prepare cultural resource reports as the primary author to be reviewed by the technical supervisor.
21.
Work with Native Americans and other traditionally associated groups on sensitive or potentially controversial resources issues through collaboration and consensus building to achieve mutually agreeable goals.
22.
Make contact with members of the public, local communities and other professionals.