Applicants are limited to selecting 2 location choices only. These positions are located in the following cities (click on the links for more information regarding the surrounding area): Canon City, CO Dolores, CO Gunnison, CO Silt, CO All locations are in RUS GS Rate except for Canon City which is CO Springs GS Rate. We expect to fill 5 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Performs literature searches of readily available reference material. Participates in cultural resource inventories. Excavates sites. Requires the use of motor vehicles. Researches files and records to obtain information about sites scheduled for cultural inventories. Identifies cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources. Searches surface areas for historic and prehistoric remains and artifacts. Reviews reference material to aid in identification of artifacts recovered during inventories Complies, summarizes and interprets data obtained during inventories. Prepares statements of work for non-complex cultural resource field inventories.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the basic requirements as well as the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Minimum Qualifications for the 0102 Archeological Technician Series at the GS-06: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Assisting professional archeologist in performing actual field studies. carrying out field studies to identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources for planning systems regarding cultural resources. OR You must have completed one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) that is directly related to the position. Transcripts must be provided. OR You must possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must be directly related to the work of the position. Transcripts must be provided. Minimum Qualifications for the 0102 Archeological Technician Series at the GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Researching reference materials such as site maps, existing archeological inventory information, books and other written data for possible cultural sites within an area slated for development. Preparing or assisting with preparation of forms for determination of eligibility and/or nomination of sites to the National Register of Historic Places. OR You must have completed one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) that is directly related to the position. Transcripts must be provided. OR You must possess an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must be directly related to the work of the position. Transcripts must be provided. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Contacts

• Address BLM Colorado State Office Denver Federal Center Building 40 Lakewood, CO 80225 US
• Name: Justin Harrington
• Email: [email protected]