These positions are located in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) AND Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) in the Resource Management Division(s). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 4/21/2024

Duties

Open to the first 75 applicants or until 02/15/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Major duties for these positions may include but are not limited to: Assist other archeological technicians and professional archeologists to conduct archeological monitoring, survey, and excavation of archeological resources in a national park setting. Complete and maintain field notes, field and excavation descriptions, drawings, maps, photographs, and video recordings related to archeological work. Perform archeological research. Use computer software and digital photography. Use related databases, spreadsheets, forms, maps, and files. Use the Interior Collections Management System (ICMS) to catalog artifact collections. Understand Southeastern archeology, prehistory, and history sufficient to reliably identify and record cultural remains in the field and in the lab. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, stooping, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis. Working Conditions: The work is performed both in an office setting and in the field. Survey and excavation work is typically performed in isolated areas; the incumbent must therefore be familiar with outdoor safety and survival skills and must be able to operate a vehicle on rough roads. Sustained periods of camping under primitive conditions are routine. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/15/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess ONE of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: participating in archaeological field surveys; searching for archaeological features and artifacts and recording survey results through field forms, site maps, and photographs; conducting supervised excavation of archaeological sites; carrying out preliminary laboratory analysis; and entering data into computerized systems. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a four-year course of study at an accredited educational institution above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related fields. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You MUST provide a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. 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.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Amanda Burnham
• Email: [email protected]