Archeologist

• The duties below are at the full performance level.
• Works with local informants visitors Forest Service personnel other agencies and retirees to identify collect and preserve documentary evidence pertaining to Forest history or administrative history.
• Writes edits and prepares cultural resources interpretive information based on archeological and historical research to illustrate a complete picture of a natural resource or historical importance of a site.
• Interprets scientific research and data regarding cultural resources into formats appropriate for Forest recreational users and special interest groups.
• Works with special interest groups and local and regional organizations in informing the public about the Forests cultural resources and in developing interpretive programs and information for interested publics.
• Works with the Forest Public Information Officer and District Rangers to ensure that all cultural resources interpretive information reaching the public is scientifically accurate and conforms to Forest and Regional policy
• Acts as liaison between the forest and Native American groups on the forest policy regarding Native American concerns and requests for archeological information.
• Administers the cultural resources program including compliance surveys and clearances interpretation coordination with other resources stabilization permits and priority of work assignments.
• Formulates short and long range plans for the management of archeological and historical resources in conformance with guidelines and priorities of the Land Management Plan and Cultural Resources Planning Assessment.
• Identifies the cultural resources requirements to be met in preparing environmental and planning documents.
• Recommends corrective actions to the Forest Supervisor when violations of cultural resource laws and regulations (36 CFR 800 36 CFR 297 36 CFR 79 etc.) are found.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Basic Requirement: GS-0193

Degree:Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors 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;