Archeologist
Natural Resources Conservation Service · Department of Agriculture
This job in plain English
This job is for an Archaeologist (State Cultural Resources Specialist) on the State Resource Conservation Staff of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The role advises field staff and technical teams on protecting cultural resources, including Native American and Alaska Native issues, in NRCS programs. There is 1 vacancy in Boise, Caldwell, Moscow, or Pocatello, Idaho, and the position is telework eligible with possible relocation reimbursement.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
- Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.
This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition candidates (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) and certain surplus or displaced federal employees may also apply and get priority.
What you would do
- Serve as staff specialist on cultural resources issues from agency programs.
- Carry out field investigations and write cultural resources assessment reports.
- Prepare technical cultural resource sections for contracts and environmental documents.
- Identify needed cultural resources studies and write scopes of work.
- Provide archaeology technical help and training to field and state office staff.
- Explain archaeology results and legal requirements to managers and stakeholders.
Do you qualify for GS-12?
With experience: You need four years of archeological work experience that showed a solid knowledge of archeology, including field work, to meet the basic requirement. For the GS-12 grade, you also need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, or comparable experience outside federal service, such as managing archeology field work, evaluating cultural resources, or providing technical guidance and training.
With education: You may qualify with a degree that includes 3 semester hours each in: history of archeology; archeology of a major geographical area; regional archeology; theory and methods of archeology; and an archeological field school. You also need 6 semester hours of related course work (such as geography, geology, history, environmental studies, scientific writing, or surveying) and an archeological field school. A degree in anthropology, history, American studies, or a related field may count if its courses are similar. Education cannot replace experience at this grade.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume of 2 pages or less showing education, work experience, dates, and hours per week for each job
- College transcripts if you qualify through education (unofficial copies are fine to apply; official copies are needed if selected)
- Course numbers, titles, credit hours, and grades on transcripts
- Syllabi or detailed course descriptions for courses with unclear titles
- DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
- Proof of entitlement and SF-15 (optional) if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
- Proof of eligibility (such as RIF notice or SF-50) if you apply under CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP
- Evidence of accreditation and a certificate of foreign equivalency for any foreign education
How you will be rated: Applicants are rated using category rating (Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified) based on the resume, the online questionnaire, and USA Hire assessments of 12 competencies such as attention to detail, teamwork, and reasoning. You must meet the USA Hire cut score to be considered. Overstating qualifications or cheating on an assessment can get you removed from consideration.
Tips for this job:
- Show dates, hours per week, and the job series and grade for each past job on your 2-page resume.
- If you qualify through education, submit transcripts that list course numbers, titles, credit hours, and grades, and add syllabi for unclear course titles.
- Complete the USA Hire assessment within its deadline, since you must meet the cut score to be considered.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time. Evening work and overnight travel are occasionally required. Travel is 50% or less.
Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed according to agency policy.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Background investigation and/or fingerprint check; you pay any fingerprint fees
- 1-year probationary period
- Federal payments must be made by direct deposit
- Must pass the E-Verify employment check
- Must handle moderate physical exertion, including rough terrain and lifting, during field visits
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $89,508 – $116,362 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-12 · General Schedule
- Locations
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- Boise, Idaho
- Moscow, Idaho
- Pocatello, Idaho
- Caldwell, Idaho
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- 50% or less
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Archeology (0193)
- Announcement
- NRCS-27-13099000-DE-ID-CM
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