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This position located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, in the Interpretation and Resources Management Division.
TERM positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed thirteen months, with possible extensions up to a total of four years without further competition.
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 12/27/2018 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
12/13/2018 to 12/20/2018
$41,365 - $53,773 per year
GS 7
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to occassionally travel for this position.
No
Term - 13 Months
Full-Time
Competitive
7
No
No
PW-1549-WHIS-19-10364954-DE
518941900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
CTAP, ICTAP, U.S. Citizens
MAJOR DUTIES: The incumbent will serve as a field archaeologist performing the following duties:
Provide support to implement the treatment specifications of the Carr Fire BAER plan to protect and mitigate the impacts to cultural resources from the Carr Fire. Activities include Archaeological Site Condition Assessments (NPS-11-ES), Assessed Historic Property Stabilizations (NPS-13-ES), and Archaeological Site Protection Patrols (NPS-10-ES); Cultural Resource Section 106 Compliance associated with other specifications developed for treatments as a result of the Carr Fire.
Perform basic archeological field work necessary to assess the fire and potential postfire impacts to cultural resources and determine if stabilization treatments will be necessary. Perform surveys, site documentation, and condition assessments; record data and prepare survey records; conduct excavation and testing of archaeological sites, including the careful recovery of sample materials. Communicate with, and assist BAER project leads to support compliance, monitoring and consultation requirements.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your 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.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking and bending often required. Heavy items such as backpacks weighing 40-50lbs must be lifted and carried on a regular basis. Backcountry operations may require hiking with a full pack for 10 or more miles in a day, sometimes across off-trail areas. Archeological survey work may be carried out steep, isolated terrain. Incumbent must be able to hike on rough, obscure trails, and be able to navigate cross-country using a map and compass. Excavations may require strenuous physical exertion and heavy lifting.
Working Environment: Approximately 60-75% of the work is performed in the office. Survey, testing, excavation, and monitoring work is performed in park areas, often these are located in the backcountry. The incumbent may be required to work independently to complete fieldwork projects in isolated and rugged areas. The incumbent must be familiar with outdoor safety and survival skills and must be able to operate a vehicle on rough roads.
Backcountry operations are usually limited to the summer season, although fieldwork may occur year round and limited backcountry operations may be required at any time of the year. Incumbent must be able to operate effectively in the backcountry for extended periods (7-10 days). Project areas vary from rugged coastal settings, to heavily forested river valleys, to steep subalpine and alpine landscapes; therefore the incumbent needs to be knowledgeable about the hazards of working in each setting.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2018:
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 apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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