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Position Title
Archeologist (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-GETT-25-12619837-OC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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 temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS for an Archeologist, GS-0193-07, 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.

THE RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. You must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a legible copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you do not submit specific course work information as described in this questionnaire, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
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2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the EDUCATION REQUIREMENT OR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE for an Archeologist, GS-0193-07, 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.

THE RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a legible copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described in this questionnaire, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
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For questions 3 to 21, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Remember if your application/resume does not support your responses, your score may be lowered or you may be found not qualified. Be sure to describe the experience that supports your answers to this questionnaire in your resume. It is important that your resume clearly shows how you obtained the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported. 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. (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. Conduct archaeological fieldwork, including pedestrian surveys, metal detection and shovel testing.
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4. Identify artifacts and record information on site topography, cultural features, soil types.
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5. Monitor ground-disturbing activities to assess potential impacts to archaeological resources.
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6. Prepare field notes and sketch maps, drawings documenting archeological findings.
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7. Identify archaeological evidence of historic and pre-contact sites, including artifacts and features.
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8. Identify historic artifacts, to include ceramics, glass, architectural objects, and Civil War era materials.
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9. Identify pre-contact artifacts, especially lithic debitage and tools.
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10. Analyze or oversee analysis of artifacts, including Civil War and battlefield materials.
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11. Work with an interdisciplinary team in office and field settings.
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12. Work with and assist volunteers in archaeological field and lab work.
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13. Consult and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on projects being undertaken.
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14. Make contact with members of the public, local communities and professionals in other organizations.
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15. Utilize a variety of computer programs, Microsoft Word and Excel, to organize data and assist in report preparation.
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16. Use GPS or related technology in collecting site location information.
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17. Use digital photography in a field setting and create photo logs.
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18. Prepare maps, charts, graphs and other supporting documents for technical reports using GIS.
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19. Conduct literature review and on-site studies to identify, delineate and interpret archaeological sites.
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20. Use research materials to support scientific conclusions.
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21. Research multiple themes and diverse resource types.
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22. 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.
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