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This position is located in Farmington, New Mexico. Information about Farmington and the Farmington area can be found at Farmington, NM.
Physical Demands: Field work routinely requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces or mountainous terrain; recurring bending, crouching, stooping or reaching; using hand tools such as shovels, trowels, or screening devices; and lifting of moderately heavy items such as equipment and samples.
Work Environment: The work regularly involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions, e.g., adverse weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, irritating or occasionally hazardous chemicals; hostile wildlife; and travel in off-road vehicles. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.
09/06/2017 to 09/20/2017
$49,765 - $78,270 per year
GS 09 - 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - 1-5 days per month.
No
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Full-time - Work Schedule is Full Time.
11
No
NM-DEU-2017-0053
478845900
Performs research, field investigations, and reviews the work of others for integration of results into agency or departmental environmental assessments, impact statements, operation programs, historic preservation compliance reports, and varied types of planning documents, laboratory and other data analysis, library research, interpretation or consultative work, preparation of reports for publication, curatorship and exhibition of collections, or development and implementation of programs and projects which carry out suck work. Work that requires a professional knowledge of archaeological principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques. Identifies need for and priority of program activity and project plans. Coordinates preparation of these action plans. Knowledge of the bureau's budget processes, and the ability to write and consolidate budget submissions for the annual work plan, midyear reviews, end of year reports and other budget exercises. Knowledge of contracting policies and procedures to serve as the district/field office contracting officer's representative. Insures data and cultural resources reports and entered, managed and utilized in the GIS system. Able to communicate orally and in writing to the public, Tribal, State, other Federal and Bureau employees and able to provide information and advice for incorporation in reports, planning and environmental documents.
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This position has a positive education requirement - applicants must demonstrate that they meet this requirement. You will need to clearly state your undergraduate/graduate degree(s) and submit your college transcripts or a listing of your college courses that includes hours and grades. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
May require completion of a 1 year probationary period.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive has been authorized.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
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. If you meet the qualification requirements, you 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.
1. Knowledge of Archaeological methods and theories related to cultural resource management including survey and the techniques of site recordation, evaluation, and excavation, and the various approaches to the analysis of site data.
2. Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations pertaining to the management of cultural resources.
3. Ability to effectively analyze and contribute to the Bureau Planning System Documents for the Resource Division, including Annual Work Plan submissions for the Area's cultural resource management program.
4. Knowledge of the methods of automated data processing and the means to utilize available computerized databases.
5. Skilled in effectively communicating with applicants, government agencies, coworkers, and the general public. Represent the Bureau on intergovernmental working groups, technical advisory committees, and professional organizations.
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Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
Copy of Transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution See Foreign Education.
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
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.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/478845900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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