Positions will be filled with the Chugach or Tongass National Forest. Final determination of the duty location and work schedule to be made at time of the job offer. For additional information, contact Kristina Hill at [email protected].

Duties

Duties described are at the minimum target grade for this announcement, GS-05: Provides technical support to the heritage resources staff. Conducts inventories of Forest cultural resources in areas of proposed Forest Service projects. Performs on-the-ground area surveys for surface and subsurface evidence of historic and prehistoric archeological remains. Performs a variety of computations and assessments of standard archeological data, such as entering archeological artifact and projects data in appropriate forms and databases. Transfers GPS data to a GIS Arc View program loaded in a computer to create a map. Ensures that archeology work assignments are carried out in safe, timely manner according to established standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Qualifications

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 Management's 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. Specialized Experience Requirement: For GS-5: One-year equivalent to GS-04 grade level defined as one or more of the following: Assisting with computing, compiling, and presenting archeological information in site records and/or reports using designated, well-established guidelines; Assisting with processing and cataloging recovered archaeological artifacts and related materials; OR Using a compass, topographical maps, and/or GPS unit to find boundaries of archeological survey areas and for recording archaeological sites. -OR- 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. -OR- combination of education and specialized experience that together meets the requirements of the position. For GS-6: One year equivalent to GS-05 grade level defined as one or more of the following: Conducting cultural resource surveys of areas designated for ground-disrupting activities such as timber sale harvests or road building; Performing a variety of computations and assessments of standard archeological data including completing archeological site forms and survey reports; OR Researching library and archival information such as State and National register files, historic documents, archeological reports, maps and photos regarding archeological project areas. -OR- One (1) full year (18 semester hours) of successfully completed graduate level in an anthropology or archeology program of study. -OR- combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that together meets the requirements of the position. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. 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.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]