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Physical Anthropologist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sacramento District, Planning Division, Environmental Resources Branch
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Summary

About the Location: Sacramento a progressive city with great pride in its ethnic and cultural diversity and emphasis on quality in the provision of governmental services. Sacramentoans enjoy professional ballet, theater, outstanding museums, one of the best small zoos in the country, and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Home to the world's second largest urban forest (behind Paris), Sacramento sits just two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/16/2022 to 08/30/2022
Salary
$86,945 to - $113,032 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Sacramento, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - Business Travel (TDY) is approximately 25% of the time.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
WTKC228589368281HW
Control number
671418200

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hire position.

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Duties

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  • Serves as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) liaison for the Sacramento District (SPK).
  • Plans, monitors, and reports to Section Chief on the routine operation of NAGPRA compliance for assigned projects.
  • Demonstrates and incorporates considerable knowledge and experience in the application of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
  • Manages project funding, including fiscal issues, from start of a project to project completion.
  • Communicates with Section Chief and project leads to ensure appropriate execution of funds.
  • Provides technical assistance regarding NAGPRA and archaeological collections management to other agencies, especially the National Park Service NAGPRA office, and represents USACE in federal NAGPRA meetings.
  • Directs and performs library research concerning archaeological collections and records management, human osteology and history of archaeological projects under study.
  • Serves as Cultural Resources subject matter expert on Project Delivery Teams.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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 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.

Basic Requirement for Physical Anthropologist:

Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree in anthropology.

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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in an appropriate field of anthropology (i.e., cultural), or related course work, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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Experience: four years of appropriate experience in anthropology performing research, museum work, or similar professional-level work.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing project plans to ensure they comply with cultural resource laws and regulations, such as NHPA and NAGPRA; monitoring project progress to ensure tasks are completed on time and in alignment with professional standards; preparing a variety of written reports and documents to support cultural resource program goals; human osteology, bioarchaeology and/or physical anthropology; and working as a member of multi-disciplinary teams. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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

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 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Incentives may be paid if the selecting official determines it is in the best interests of the government.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Further consideration from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement.

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, and supporting documents) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. 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.

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