- Position Title
- Archeological Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1547-MANZ-24-12220333-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 27, 2023 to Wednesday, December 6, 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.
Would you accept a term appointment?
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.
2.
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 (MUST include beginning and ending month/year e.g., 5/2019-10/2019 or 5/10/2019-10/20/2019), 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 exact hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
3.
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), and grade-point average or class ranking. 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
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Archeological Technician, GS-0102-07 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the "questions" below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Apply Federal Historic Preservation laws in the performance of archeological duties.
3.
Prepare documentation of archeological investigations as part of the Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance process.
4.
Work on 106 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 110 projects and prepare related documentation.
5.
Prepare and submit documentation to State Historic Preservation Office and/or Tribal entities for review and comment in compliance with Section 106 of the 106 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
6.
Follow guidelines contained in the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act legislation and associated regulations concerning the intentional excavation or inadvertent discovery of human remains.
7.
Conduct archeological damage assessments under the Archeological Resources Protection Act.
8.
Prepare reports that are well written and require minimal editing.
9.
Conduct archaeological surveys to discover historic sites.
10.
Conduct archaeological surveys to discover prehistoric sites.
11.
Conduct shovel tests or excavates to make determinations of significance.
12.
Design and implement archeological inventory projects that involved several crew members.
13.
Participate in the design and implementation of archeological excavation projects that involved several crew members.
14.
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, and compass for wayfinding.
15.
Prepare extensive and detailed field notes documenting archaeological findings.
16.
Photograph archaeological and historical materials.
17.
Clean, identify and catalog materials collected.
18.
Process or send for processing samples including c14, soil and others.
19.
Conduct literature review and on-site studies to understand history and prehistory of area.
20.
Conduct library and archival research in support of field investigations.
21.
Use research materials to support scientific conclusions.
22.
Write technical reports based on archeological findings.
23.
Use computer applications for database management and data analysis.
24.
Use the CRIS (Cultural Resources Information System) or similar databases.
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Produce documents, reports and presentations integrating a variety of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database information.
26.
Use GPS receivers or tablets in locating and documenting archeological sites.
27.
Use GIS software.
28.
Conduct background investigations into historic site ownership, age, type, and additional historic information about historic features such as abandoned mines, ranching, and homesteading.
29.
Work with an interdisciplinary team in an office setting.
30.
Work with an interdisciplinary team in a field setting.
31.
Consult with interdisciplinary team members on projects being undertaken.
32.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
33.
Provide logistical support and area orientation for seasonal employees, volunteers, contractors or cooperating scientists conducting cultural resources work.
34.
Lead other crew members to accomplish daily tasks.
35.
Define objectives, priorities, and deadlines for assignments.
36.
Explain the significance of cultural resource management to lay persons.
37.
Provide technical information to ensure quality control of data collected in field studies.
38.
Evaluate observed field conditions and use judgment to apply established techniques to changing conditions.
39.
Safely operate vehicles off-road, including trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUV).
40.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment by field crews and volunteers.
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Ensure proper use and maintenance of field equipment by field crews and volunteers.