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Position Title
Archaeologist
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CADE-25-12619537-AA Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 to Monday, December 9, 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? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS CAREFULLY. YOUR RESPONSES WILL AFFECT YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. The following questions address if you are eligible to apply to this job opportunity announcement through Merit Promotion procedures. You will only be considered under the options you have selected. You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully. If you respond that you do not meet any of the following criteria, you will not be considered for this position under this announcement. Please refer to the announcement for additional information. You must submit a complete application by the close of the announcement to be considered. (limit characters)
2. I understand that correct wearing of the uniform, adherence to specified personal appearance standards, and proper conduct while in uniform are conditions of my employment with the National Park Service. I further understand I will be held to the current Service-wide (or more restrictive approved) uniform policy standards on conduct and bearing, and personal appearance.I understand that failure to conform to uniform, personal appearance, and conduct and bearing standards, may lead to disciplinary action. (limit characters)
3. I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. (limit characters)
4. I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents (SF-50 or other official document to verify date of birth), transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please read each question carefully and select the best answer(s) that reflects your experience. (limit characters)
1. Choose one answer that best describes your education as it pertains to the education requirements for this position. (limit characters)
2. GS-07: In addition to meeting the IOR for this series, choose one answer that best describes your experience, education or combination of education and experience. (limit characters)
3. GS-09: In addition to meeting the basic requirements for this series, choose one answer that best describes your experience, education or combination of education and experience.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. I posses a state Driver's License. I will submit a copy of this documentation in my application package. (limit characters)
5. Select the statement that best describes your experience, education, and training in archaeology or in a directly related professional field.
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6. Please indicate your level of experience in working with other resources staff to coordinate surveys and support resource programs.
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7. Please indicate your level of experience with use of Geographical Information Systems (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS, Trimble, Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Tablet Computers) in recording, evaluating and the report writing process cultural resources.
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8. Describe your level of experience with cultural resources data bases used to map, represent, and analyze data within a geographic information system context.
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9. Please indicate your level of experience in conducting archeological reconnaissance or surveys to determine historic and prehistoric cultural resources:
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10. I have experience or training in assisting with agency determinations of the significance of cultural resources in the following geographical area(s) of the United States. (Choose all that apply)
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11. Select the statement that best describes your experience in surveying and recording sites and preparing reports for cultural resources.
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12. Identify the professional work related to archeology that you have performed on the job: (Choose all that apply)
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13. Which statement best characterizes the types, extent and recency of archeological field survey work and reports that you have done?
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14. Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below:
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I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. (limit characters)