This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466181700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The salary range given above includes base pay and locality pay, you will also receive a 5.80% cost of living allowance for Glennallen, Alaska. This allowance is subject to annual review, adjustment and gradual decrease.
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Learn more about this agency03/22/2017 to 03/28/2017
$44,952 - $58,442 per year
GS 07
Occasional travel - This position requires occasional travel to various destinations, including remote areas, by vehicle, boat, or plane.
No
Temporary - Temporary NTE 1,039 hours
Full-time - Full Time
07
No
BLMAK-17-1926802-AV
466181700
As an Archeologist Technician , you will:
For more information on the duties of this position contact the supervisor, John Jangala at (907) 822-7303.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To be creditable, this experience must have been for 1 year and equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled. (If the position was seasonal, you must show the periods you worked.)
To qualify for the GS-0102-07 level you must:
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level. Specialized experience is that experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying experience includes but is not limited to the following: archaeological or historical preservation research work. OR
Have one full year of graduate education in archaeology or anthropology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of cultural resources. (Transcripts must be submitted) OR
Have a combination of education and experience as described above. (Transcripts must be submitted)
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume. If you meet qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.Knowledge of archaeology field procedures and applicable cultural resource laws.Knowledge of basic anthropological and archaeological theory and method.Ability to communicate in writing, incorporating cultural resource data.Ability to read maps, navigate cross country, organize logistic needs, traverse rugged terrain in adverse conditions, and to operate ATVs, rafts and 4x4 vehicles.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
For 0-point Sole survivorship veterans' preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point veterans' preference, provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide
Hard copy application materials, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application. If the required documents are not submitted your application may be considered incomplete.
NOTE: There is a 10 page limit on each type of document that is faxed; information on excess pages will be lost. There is no limit on the number of pages when submitting online.Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
We recommend you use the resume builder in USAJobs. To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. You must print a copy of OPM Form 1203-FX, document your responses to the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and use the official FAX coversheet found here. For both of these forms the vacancy identification number is: 1926802
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time or 7:59 pm Alaska Time on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Who Can I Contact if I Have a Question?
If you have questions about this announcement or the application process, contactAnnyn Vanderlooven at (907)271-2455 or toll free at (888) 859-4183. Reference the title Archeologist Technician (DE) and/or the vacancy announcement number BLMAK-17-1926802-AV.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgment email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466181700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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