Archaeologist (Cultural Resource Specialist)
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). Basic Requirements:
A. Education 1. Degree:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study 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 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. In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience is required:
Specialized experience GS-09:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-07 level in the Federal Service or comparable experience not gained through Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
Having experience utilizing specialized computer applications including ArcGis, Excel and Access, and web-based Agency contract tracking tools:
having experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Agency employees, other Federal and State agencies, volunteer groups, and other outside archaeological organizations; and experience making determinations of NRHP eligibility in consultation with the SHPO or THPO and other consulting parties. OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent degree. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience GS-11:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable experience not gained through Federal Service. For this position, Specialized experience is defined as:
Having experience utilizing specialized computer applications including ArcGis, Excel and Access, and web-based Agency contract tracking tools; having experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Agency employees, other Federal and State agencies, volunteer groups, and other outside archaeological organizations; experience making determinations of NRHP eligibility in consultation with the SHPO or THPO and other consulting parties; experience conducting archaeological fieldwork, developing cultural resources reports based on that fieldwork, and reviewing cultural resources reports and other compliance documents for Agency projects; and provided authoritative recommendations to Agency leadership for the treatment and preservation of cultural resources in specific project areas. OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
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:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
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//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). Basic Requirements:
A. Education 1. Degree:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study 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 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. In addition to the requirements described above, the following additional experience is required:
Specialized experience GS-09:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-07 level in the Federal Service or comparable experience not gained through Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
Having experience utilizing specialized computer applications including ArcGis, Excel and Access, and web-based Agency contract tracking tools:
having experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Agency employees, other Federal and State agencies, volunteer groups, and other outside archaeological organizations; and experience making determinations of NRHP eligibility in consultation with the SHPO or THPO and other consulting parties. OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent degree. OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience GS-11:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-09 level in the Federal Service or comparable experience not gained through Federal Service. For this position, Specialized experience is defined as:
Having experience utilizing specialized computer applications including ArcGis, Excel and Access, and web-based Agency contract tracking tools; having experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with Agency employees, other Federal and State agencies, volunteer groups, and other outside archaeological organizations; experience making determinations of NRHP eligibility in consultation with the SHPO or THPO and other consulting parties; experience conducting archaeological fieldwork, developing cultural resources reports based on that fieldwork, and reviewing cultural resources reports and other compliance documents for Agency projects; and provided authoritative recommendations to Agency leadership for the treatment and preservation of cultural resources in specific project areas. OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized
Experience:
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:
Possess a combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here:
https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
0193 Archeology - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $86,203 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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