- Position Title
- Archeologist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1545-DEVA-24-12182420-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 16, 2023 to Friday, December 1, 2023
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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.
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Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
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To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), grade-point average or class ranking and degree conferral if applicable. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Archeologist position with the National Park Service!
This position has a Basic Education Requirement. Your responses to the Basic Education Requirement and Minimum Qualification 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. It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the above course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college course work meets all of the requirements, you will be rated ineligible. No attempts will be made to verify with you, or the school you attended, whether or not your course work meets all of the requirements. If you select more than one response or leave a question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for an Archeologist, GS-0193 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Archeologist, GS-0193-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these specialized experience requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
History and Archaeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilization and cultures, and of preservation and archival techniques.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Design and implement archaeological inventory projects designed to identify the presence or absence of cultural deposits and their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places.
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Apply precontact and historic archeological methodologies such as research, survey, field notes, drawings, maps, spatial data and statistical analysis, to conduct archeology survey and significance evaluations.
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Document and assess the condition of archeological sites that include pre-contact and historic period sites in the western United States.
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Experience conducting literature research on historic, precontact and ethnographic sites in the western United States.
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Apply regional precontact and historic archeological context to analyze and process archeological data and material resulting from fieldwork.
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Conduct archeological monitoring of ground disturbing activities in accordance with a monitoring plan within and near archeological sites.
Technical Competence - Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Apply laws and policies such as National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Archeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, (NAGPRA), and/or the Antiquities Act to archeological resources.
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Apply standards such as Secretary of Interiors Standards for historic preservation and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Standards to management decisions pertaining to archeological resources.
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Assess the eligibility of cultural resources (including precontact and historic sites, districts, buildings, structures, and objects) to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Prepare and submit documentation to State Historic Preservation Office and/or Tribal entities for review and comment in compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA.
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Conduct archeological field operations such as site visits, surveys, and excavations in steep uneven and rough terrain in a variety of weather conditions including high heat, wind, rain, and dust; and carrying heavy field equipment.
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Conduct archeological field work in remote backcountry settings that requires hiking up to 10 miles a day and camping for up to 5 nights.
Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conduct background research and literature reviews using historical maps, aerial photos, original historical documents, ethnographies, oral histories, traditional ecological knowledge and photographs, and documents methodologies used.
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Maintain and update archeological records, data, and databases; gather and organize records such as documents, maps, photographs, excavation records, for compilation into archeological inventory reports and information systems for data analysis and permanent record keeping and analysis.
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Collect, analyze, and maintain a variety of GIS data, GIS database systems, cultural resources data information management systems, remote sensing, georeferencing information, for the purposes of research, reporting, planning, documentation, and archival and record management requirements.
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Use GPS (Global Positioning System) equipment to map sites, isolates, project areas, and other archaeological features and landscapes.
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Use GIS (Geographic Information System) software to produce high quality maps for inclusion in professional reports.
Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Experience in technical writing, editing and contributing to scopes of work, and archeological reports (survey, monitoring and excavation) using the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeological Documentation and the State Historic Preservation Office standards.
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Review and edit written works of others for technical accuracy and content and provides written comments back to preparer.
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Complete documentation of archeological investigations including the creation of sketch maps, field notes, soil profiles and artifact field catalogs.
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Assist with preparation of archeology project specifications, including contract scopes of work, cost estimates, etc.
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Prepares reports that are well written and require minimal editing.
Leadership - Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Direct and lead archeology technicians and professional archeologists in conducting complex archeological research, monitoring, surveys, and excavations including the location of sites, recording of archeological and environmental data, and summarization of information collected.
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Communicate with Supervisors and colleagues regarding logistics and work assignments.
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Provide logistical support and job, task, and area orientation for seasonal or short-term employees, volunteers, contractors, or cooperating scientists conducting cultural resources work.
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Ensure a culture of safe work practices amongst subordinates and peers while in the field.
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Shift work as needed based on new information, unforeseen circumstances, and/or competing priorities.
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Establish work priorities and use time management skills to meet team and agency deadlines.