- Position Title
- Research Archeologist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- OAR OER-24-12292499-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 2, 2024 to Thursday, February 15, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
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.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
I meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the 0193 Archeology series because I meet one of the following:
2.
ZP-3 (Research): In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, select the statement that best describes the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Research Archeologist, ZP-0193-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
3.
ZP-4 (Research): In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, select the statement that best describes your experience performing the work of a Research Archeologist, ZP-0193-4 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-13) 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.
Do you have knowledge in the processes, principles, and activities associated with marine-based archaeological investigations?
5.
Do you have experience with Maritime and cultural heritage based research projects in ocean and great lakes environments?
6.
Which level below best describes your knowledge and experience working with deep-sea survey technologies (e.g.. submersibles, remotely operated vehicles, acoustic profile devices, bottom mapping)?
7.
Do you have knowledge of Federal Archaeology Program Standards, as defined by the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) to support archeological field studies, and to support assessments that determine if sites are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places?
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience serving as a principal investigator for archeological field studies?
9.
Which of the following best describes your experience providing guidance or oversight for research and analysis of maritime archaeological resources?
10.
Do you have knowledge of assessing, implementing, and determining compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience tracking preservation status for maritime and cultural resources to ensure National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance?
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience serving as a point of contact for review and compliance with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) mandates?
13.
Select the response that best reflects your experience overseeing and directing the planning, execution and evaluation of policies and programs for maritime heritage, marine archaeological or cultural resource research.
14.
Describe your knowledge and/or experience with utilizing science-based communication and interpretation techniques to communicate archeology-related issues to the public.
15.
Do you have experience assisting with the development of outreach products in order to enhance public and agency understanding and appreciation for maritime heritage resources?
16.
Do you have experience coordinating maritime heritage, archaeological or cultural resource research programs that involve partnerships with multi-disciplinary stakeholders such as NOAA, other government (e.g.. federal, state, local) agencies, academia, or non-governmental organizations?
17.
Select the statement that best reflects your experience promoting and improving an organizations' internal and external communications to support maritime heritage or cultural resource activities and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.