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This position is located on a Forest Service unit, where the incumbent serves an Archeologist responsible for inventory, evaluation, protection of historic and prehistoric sites.
Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual unit's needs.
See Additional Information for more information regarding each duty station point of contact.
09/28/2018 to 10/10/2018
$41,365 - $65,778 per year
GS 07 - 09
5 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - See Additional Information for specific travel requirements at each duty location.
Yes—Entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. In addition, the following relocation benefits are available: temporary quarters. See Additional Information for specific relocation entitlements offered at each duty location.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
09
No
No
18-GVQ4-0193-7-9-FS2271-FS
512468000
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Current permanent Forest Service (FS) employees with competitive status; CTAP/RPL/ICTAP eligibles; Land Management eligibles whose last appointment was with the FS; reinstatement eligibles; individuals with disabilities. Applications will also be accepted from Forest Service Public Land Corps and Resource Assistant Program eligibles and VEOA eligible.
Duties are listed at the full performance level.
GS-09: Advises on the identification and development of immediate objectives, integration with other resource activities, and the establishment of priorities.
Designs inventory strategies as part of the land use planning process based on Forest-wide priorities and needs. The incumbent will organize, supervise and/or directly perform the inventory. This includes preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records related to the discovery, protection, inventory, salvage, and interpretation of heritage resources.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Relocation: Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel Help Desk, 877-372-7248, Option 1, or email asc_tos@fs.fed.us.
See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.
Duty Location and Contact Information | Relocation/Incentive/TOS | Travel Requirements | Full Performance Level | Telework Eligible |
Prineville, OR: Penni Borghi, 541-383-5638, pborghi@fs.fed.us | NO TOS | Occasional Travel 25% or less | 09 | No |
Gladstone, MI: Loren Everst, 906-428-5844, leverest@fs.fed.us | Basic TOS only | Occasional Travel Required for meeting and field work | 09 | Yes |
Jemez Springs, NM: Peter Taylor, 575-829-3535, pmtaylor@fs.fed.us | No TOS | Occasional Travel Required for field work | 09 | Yes |
Alturas, CA: M. Pamela Bumsted, 530-233-8730, mbumsted@fs.fed.us | Basic TOS only | Occasional Travel Required | 09 | No |
Sweet Home, OR: Chris Sorensen, 541-367-3540, csorensen02@fs.fed.us | Basic TOS and Temporary Quarters | Occasional Travel Required | 09 | Yes |
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Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
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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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/512468000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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