- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Archeologist)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-25-12580626-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 17, 2024 to Friday, November 1, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
3.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
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.
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.
Assessment 1
Basic Requirements
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Student Trainee (Archeologist), GS-0199 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. 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 TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Minimum Qualifications
This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Student Trainee (Archeologist) GS-7. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.
2.
Select the one statement below that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a GS-7 Student Trainee (Archeologist).
For the section below, please select one answer that best indicates the skill level you possess for each task listed. It is important your application clearly show how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim. 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.
3.
Conduct or participate in archeological inventory, site condition assessments, investigation, and site documentation of historic and prehistoric sites in a variety of locations and conditions.
4.
Create documentation of archeological field work such as preparing field notes, narrative sections, sketch maps, location maps, artifact sketches, artifact field catalogs, milling records, rock art records, photo documentation, and photographic logs, as well as processing and cataloging artifacts.
5.
Conduct pre-field and post-field research to prepare technical reports on historic and/or prehistoric archeological investigations.
6.
Use computer applications for database management and data analysis including imaging and graphics software to produce publication ready documents, reports, and presentations.
7.
Use the CRIS (Cultural Resource Inventory System) or the equivalent to update and maintain cultural resource databases.
8.
Use Global Positioning System (GPS) units to locate and document archeological sites. as well as convert the collected data to a user format suitable for a Geographic Information System (GIS) database.
9.
Convert collected GPS data to a user format suitable for a Geographic Information System (GIS) database.
10.
Use ESRI ArcGIS 10.x or Pro software or the equivalent for database management, spatial analysis and production of maps for publication.
11.
Organize and file or catalog archival project data.
12.
Work with supervisor to define objectives, priorities, and deadlines for assignments given to contractors and cooperating scientists.
13.
Explain the significance of cultural resource management by presenting technical archeological information in an easily understood format.
14.
Work with supervisor and staff to provide technical information to ensure quality control of data collected in field studies.
15.
Work with supervisor to develop project workplans addressing archeology information needs for planning projects.
16.
Contribute to archeological information for environmental compliance efforts.
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Contribute to archeological reports by contributing collected information.
18.
Apply Federal Historic Preservation laws and guidelines in the performance of archeological duties related to Section 106 and Section 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), and the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act legislation (NAGPRA).
19.
Prepare and submit documentation of archeological investigations as part of the Section 106 and Section 110 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance and documentation process.
20.
Develop documents that align with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations.
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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.