Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), Gulf of Mexico Region, Office of the Environment (OE), Environmental Resources Section (ERS) Social Sciences Unit (SSU) in Jefferson, LA, Camarillo, CA, Anchorage, AK, or Sterling, VA.

At the full performance level, GS-12 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Maintains knowledge of relevant BOEM regulations, policy, and research and is knowledgeable about other relevant Federal, State, and local regulations, policy, and research; supports applicable Bureau regulatory changes and associated documents; and sustains a professional knowledge of industrial operations that may impact archeological and cultural resources.
2. Supports formal and informal consultation efforts with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), tribes, and other stakeholders under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). As such compiles and develops information used in internal and external communications to ensure stakeholders and tribal communities are provided up-to-date information on ongoing and planned Bureau activities that may affect them and works to identify solutions to address potential impacts.
3. Reviews program and activity documents (e.g., Proposed Notices of Sale, Exploration Plans, Site Assessment Plans, and Geological and Geophysical Survey Permit Applications) for completeness, accuracy, and determining the archeological analysis and appropriate mitigation needed for compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and guidance.
4. Prepares archeological sections in environmental documents associated with Program activities; these include National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents (environmental impact statements (EIS) and environmental assessments (EA)), consistency determinations (CD) under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), and technical documents. As such, participates in the NEPA scoping and planning process, identifies data gaps or missing information, prepares impact definitions, designs criteria for impact assessment methodologies, and writes sections of the environmental documents.
5. Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of marine archaeology through current literature, attendance at meetings and seminars, and communication with other experts outside the Bureau. Monitors pertinent external programs for applicability of tools that could benefit the Bureau.
6. Identifies problems and data gaps which may be addressed as operational projects and research studies through the government procurement process. As such, develops study protocols to resolve these problems, recommends studies for funding approval, and accepts responsibility for the entire procurement cycle. As appropriate, serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Project Officer (PO), or Contract Inspector (CI).

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3457, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Salary Information
GS-11:
$72,553 - $94,317 per annum (Jefferson, LA)
$81,956 - $106,541 per annum (Anchorage, AK)
$82,764 - $107,590 per annum (Sterling, VA)
$84,366 - $109,673 per annum (Camarillo, CA)

GS-12:
$86,962 - $113,047 per annum (Jefferson, LA)
$98,232 - $127,698 per annum (Anchorage, AK)
$99,200 - $128,956 per annum (Sterling, VA)
$101,121 - $131,452 per annum (Camarillo, CA)

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BOEM-MMLL-25-AW-005(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

Conditions of employment

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the series/grade to which you are applying.

(1) Basic Educational Requirements - Archeologist - 0193:

*SUBMISSION OF TRANSCRIPTS IS REQUIRED.

A. Education
1. Degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas:

• History of archeology.
• Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa.
• Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development.
• Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques.
• Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work.

AND

Six semester hours of related course work in:

• geography, geology, or cultural geography;
• history, historiography, or historical archeology;
• environmental studies;
• scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or
• surveying;

AND

Archeological field school.

2. Related Curriculum: degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 (including archeological field school).

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience: College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education.

OR

C. Experience: Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and
preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger
archeological project.


(2) Specialized Experience

GS-11
To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
1) Applying the theories, practices, standards, and methodologies of the field of underwater archaeology;
2) Working with and applying cultural resource management laws, regulations, practices, and techniques such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act;
3) Coordinating with other Federal and State agencies, Tribal governments, and/or stakeholders to effectively facilitate inter-agency and inter-governmental coordination and appropriately manage cultural resources;
4) Effectively communicating technical information, in written and verbal formats, to management and external stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds;
5) Obtaining current and accurate scientific and technical information for the purpose of analyzing the effects of human interactions on marine and coastal environments.
MUST MEET TWO (2) OUT OF FIVE (5).

- OR

Education: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

-OR-

Combination of Education and Experience: A qualifying combination of education in excess of the first two years of progressively higher-level graduate education earned toward a Ph.D. or the equivalent doctorate and specialized experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

GS-12
To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
1) Applying the theories, practices, standards, and methodologies of the field of underwater archaeology;
2) Working with and applying cultural resource management laws, regulations, practices, and techniques such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act;
3) Coordinating with other Federal and State agencies, Tribal governments, and/or stakeholders to effectively facilitate inter-agency and inter-governmental coordination and appropriately manage cultural resources;
4) Effectively communicating technical information, in written and verbal formats, to management and external stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds;
5) Obtaining current and accurate scientific and technical information for the purpose of analyzing the effects of human interactions on marine and coastal environments.
MUST MEET FOUR (4) OUT OF FIVE (5).

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. You are being evaluated under the Category Rating method, which means, if you are determined to be qualified you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "Platinum", "Gold", and "Silver". However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the "Platinum" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.

Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with pressure and ambiguity.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Technical Competence: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters.

If you are a status applicant (current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former permanent Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility in the competitive service), or are eligible under a special appointing authority and you are selected under this vacancy, you may be subject to serving a new one-year probationary period.

To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12589838