- Position Title
- Museum Specialist (Archeology)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1618-SEAC-25-12653318-IM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 6, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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 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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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.
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualifications for a Museum Technician, (Archeology) GS-1016-09 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet one of these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive further consideration for this position.
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Specialized Experience - Work at the next lower grade level considered minimally qualifying for this position. Those without such specialized experience will be disqualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Manage and oversee large and complex scientific databases
3.
Identify, compile, and utilize information from archeological field documentation and associated project records in order to document, catalog, or research archeology collections
4.
Identify, compile, and provide relevant information and data to NPS staff, partners, or researchers for the management, use, and study of collections
5.
Utilize knowledge of NAGPRA law and policy (including recent update) and its relevance to museum management and archeology collections
6.
Utilize knowledge of NPS and professional museum management policy, collection management regulations, and curatorial procedures
7.
Analyze and identify archeological artifacts, material culture, and features from throughout the Southeastern U.S. and Caribbean
8.
Analyze and describe artifacts, including ceramic types, stone tool types, shell tool types, organic artifacts, and historic-era artifacts of varying materials
9.
Analyze and describe technological attributes of artifacts, such as types of ceramic temper, lithic flaking patterns, and ceramic decorations
10.
Research archeological documents to find needed data and to summarize work and findings
11.
Utilize knowledge of archeological method and theory sufficient to successfully oversee archeological analysis by others and to troubleshoot issues with insufficient documentation, conflicting information, or missing information
12.
Supervise and oversee archeological laboratory work
13.
Provide cataloging assessments, evaluations, and computer-generated reports for archeology objects managed at SEAC
14.
Catalog archeology objects into automated databases using NPS standards and SEAC Guidelines for Cataloging Archeological Objects
15.
Conduct data quality control, make updates and corrections to catalog records using mass-modify techniques, and ensure that cataloging standards are met
16.
Properly handle and prepare collections for long-term curation by rehousing, storing, and assigning storage locations
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Build effective queries for archeological databases, import and export data, and identify and correct problems
18.
Using tools and methods necessary to operate an archeological laboratory
19.
Use professional-grade museum cataloging software to create, update, and manage catalog and accession records
20.
Prepare and update data using computer-based spreadsheet or database software (such as Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel)
21.
Prepare and maintain digital museum collections, documents, and records
22.
Conduct museum collection storage improvements, safely handling and moving a wide variety of museum objects and artifacts
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Prepare clear and detailed summary reports, memos to file, and other written documents on museum and/or cultural resource management issues
24.
Identify and document needed information required for proper management of museum/archeological material
25.
Instruct and assist employees, cooperators, and volunteers in the proper identification and cataloging of material culture and other remains from archeological sites within the Southeast U.S.
26.
Perform collections research for catalog records, exhibits, research requests, and other museum needs
27.
Manage agreements, contracts, and partnerships in adherence with policy and regulation
28.
Provide technical guidance and assistance to other staff, contractors, and volunteers in cataloging archeological collections in accordance with established standards
29.
Which act sets forth both the requirement for long-term care of federal museum collections and standards for curation?
30.
For an archeology collection or project, an FS Number provides a short-hand abbreviation that ties artifacts to:
31.
Which of the following protections are covered under the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)? Choose the best response.
32.
Why is it important to catalog museum collections? Choose the best response.
33.
What are the goals of long-range planning and preservation storage for Archeological Collections? Select all that apply.