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Archeologist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regional Planning & Environmental Division North, Environmental Compliance Section
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Summary

About the Position: This position may be filled at the developmental level, GS-09 or GS-11, or it may be filled at the full performance level, GS-12. If filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 level, the selectee will perform developmental assignments under closer than normal supervision. Assignments will become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/25/2019 to 05/17/2019
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$51,804 to - $97,665 per year

Salary range represents the lowest entry level through the highest, full performance level

Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Rock Island, IL
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Business travel up to 10% of the time will be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
SWGG195033430403D
Control number
531651700

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US Citizens

Duties

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  • Responsible for planning, programming, conducting investigations, and preparing reports related to identification, protection, and preservation of cultural resource at Corps project and/or activities such as the 404 Permits Program.
  • Provides advice, technical guidance and recommendations, and facilitates general coordination of cultural resource oriented work output, as required.
  • Participates in Branch management through development of work schedules and budget processing for cultural resource activities.
  • When assigned, serves as team leader responsible for leading the efforts of a team of technical specialists assigned to accomplish a project study or report within the Branch/Planning Division.
  • Assists or advises persons involved in similar cultural resource activities in all MVD Districts and outside the Division.
  • Serves as the subject matter expert on tribal matters, provides advice to the Commander and senior District staff.
  • Manages and reviews work activities of lower-graded personnel, serves as team member or team leader, and serves as pro tem in absence of Section Chief or other team leader(s).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

The position has a positive education requirement. In order to qualify, you must meet the EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT (or Education Substitution for Experience) described below, AND you must meet the BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Archeologist Degree - 0193 series

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

GS-09 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1)includes knowledge of and experience in the area of cultural resources management (CRM) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline which satisfies in full the educational requirements.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) At least one year of full-time professional experience or equivalent in archeological research, administration or management, and; knowledge and experience in the area of cultural resources management (CRM) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). 2) Performs independent field survey, testing, assessments, research report preparation, and monitoring in a manner acceptable to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) of the five States within the District geographical boundaries. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline which satisfies in full the educational requirements.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.


GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Planning and managing cultural resources projects for an organization; 2) Working on archaeological resources and Native American issues related to organizational planning, construction, and operations; 3) Interpreting and implementing programs, policies, laws, and regulations regarding cultural resource and Native American tribes and consultations; 4) Evaluating proposed operations and/or projects against cultural resources compliance and Native American consultation requirements; and 5) Preparing and reviewing cultural resources contracting documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal job allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • History and Archaeology
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Technical Competence

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 18 Engineering and Scientist position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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