Archeologist

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs or directs substantive project-oriented work in the field of archeology.
• Makes significant contributions to the preparation of historic preservation documentation compliance and background materials for clearances permits licenses compliance plans etc.
• Identifies independently sorts classifies and analyzes archaeological artifacts

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

• 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.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement -08/27/2026- unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience your resume MUST state either 40 hours a week or Part-Time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience your resume MUST state:

1. the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position;
2. starting and ending dates of employment (month/year); and
3. total hours worked (as indicated above).
4. If position was developmental in nature resume must breakdown duties and start/end dates per grade level.

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Basic Educational Requirements: In addition to the specialized experience requirements for this position you must meet at least one of the following:

1. Education - all appropriate transcripts must be submitted for proper crediting

• History of archeology; and
• Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; and
• 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; and
• Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include but are not limited to typology classification sampling cultural evolution diffusion dating and analytical techniques; and
• 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;

Specialized Experience Requirement: In addition to meeting the Basic Education requirements for this position you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors):

• Specialized experience includes:
• Planning field work for archeological and historical sites;
• Assisting in the development of compliance policy and procedures for cultural resources preservation and tribal consultation in the state;
• Providing archaeology and cultural resources technical assistance guidance and training to various personnel;
• Conducting archeological investigations at proposed project sites to assure archeological and historical resources are identified and proper preservation procedures are followed

-OR-

Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a PhD or equivalent graduate degree in archeology anthropology or other closely related field.

-OR-

An equivalent combination of graduate education and specialized experience as described above that when calculated as a percentage of each requirement and added together equals at least 100%. Only graduate education beyond the second year is creditable to meet this standard.

Volunteer Experience: 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 knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.