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Position Title
Archeologist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IRA-NPS-24-12341043-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements (limit characters)
1. Basic requirements have been established for all Archaeologist positions in the federal government. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for Archaeologist, GS-0193 series. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to clearly show in your application package how you satisfy the below 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. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application. (limit characters)
Specialized Experience and/or Education (limit characters)
2. In addition to the basic requirements for all archaeologist positions in the Federal Government, applicants must possess additional education and/or experience to qualify for this GS-09 position. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your highest level of experience and/or education that meets the additional qualification requirements for this position.
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From 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. Be sure to fully describe the experience that supports your answers to the questions below in your resume. It is important that your application package submitted, including your resume, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels for each response you claim in this questionnaire. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible or not being selected. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Plan and conduct compliance activities in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act.
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4. Prepare, review, and analyze site-specific prehistoric and historic archeological site data for the purpose of creating updated cohesive site forms and files.
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5. Monitor ground-disturbing activities, lead archeological surveys to discover historic and prehistoric sites, and plan and carry out shovel testing and/or excavation for site evaluation.
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6. Use appropriate criteria for determining eligibility for archeological sites, cultural landscapes, and historic structures to the National Register of Historic Places.
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7. Draft correspondence with State Historic Preservation Office, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, and consulting parties for compliance purposes.
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8. Prepare, review, and update extensive and detailed field notes documenting archeological findings.
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9. Conduct archeological condition assessments to document impacts, deterioration, preservation needs, and recommended treatment at prehistoric and historical sites using set criteria.
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10. Conduct and oversee analysis of historic and prehistoric artifacts recovered from archeological sites utilizing local artifact typologies to cross-date sites.
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11. Apply scientific methodology in planning and undertaking archeological investigations, testing plans, and developing long-term monitoring programs.
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12. Conduct archeological, anthropological, historical, geological, and environmental literature review and on-site studies to understand prehistory, history, and development of the area.
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13. Use previous archeological and historic preservation records to consolidate documentation of sites, buildings, districts, cultural landscapes, etc. in cohesive site forms and analysis.
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14. Gather existing individual site, building, feature, and other documentation records such as maps, photographs, artifact, and excavation data for compilation into site files, scopes of work, preservation histories, and evaluations.
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15. Write and review technical reports based on archeological findings that meet professional standards.
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16. Develop and analyze archeological data in tabular and spatial formats (use databases, spreadsheets, and other computer applications to organize and record cultural resource data, project information) to support research and management information needs.
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17. Utilize technology to coordinate remote interdisciplinary team meetings with colleagues, partners, volunteers, and contractors.
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18. Work with multiple subject matter experts to resolve complicated and often conflicting data management and cultural resource determinations of eligibility.
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19. Work proactively with colleagues to develop scopes of work and prepare contracting packages for contractors, partners, and volunteers.
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20. Proactively communicate and provide updates verbally and digitally to colleagues and supervisor on work progress.
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21. Use computer database programs for tracking archeological information.
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22. Use ESRI software (ArcGIS or GISPro) to document site and feature locations, create/update archeological survey polygons, record site datums and boundaries.
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23. Use GPS systems and related technology to acquire spatial data for sites, historic structures, landforms, and cultural landscape features and uploads that data into approved formats.
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24. Prepare maps, charts, graphs and other supporting documents for technical reports using GIS or other appropriate software.
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Verification Statement (limit characters)
25. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)