Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Information about Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at https://alaska.gov/communit.html We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Serve as the lead for the Cultural Resources Program and as the Deputy Preservation Officer for BLM Alaska. Serve as lead on highly complex and diverse cultural materials and properties. Provide expertise in analysis, review, development, and implementation of BLM wide policies and objectives of the Cultural Resources Program. Serve on the Federal Preservation Board and address cultural heritage issues of national significance. Participate on interdisciplinary teams to address complex or controversial issues. Evaluate program effectiveness for the Cultural Resources Program and management activities. Develop, provide, and direct training in heritage resource management. Prepare and administer regional contract and agreements for cultural heritage professional services and activities. Coordinate, consult, and negotiate with tribes on issues of cultural value, traditional uses, and confidential data that are sensitive and controversial, regarding agency actions on historic land.

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.
• May require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. In addition to meeting the education requirement, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is indicated by at least 3 of the following: 1) implementing a cultural resource program, ensuring agency compliance with federal law, regulation, and policy; 2) reviewing and/or approving program technical documents; 3) participating as a team member on interdisciplinary teams where National Environmental Policy Act processes are followed and/or reviewing environmental planning documents for compliance with historic preservation statues; 4) drafting contracts, grants, and other agreements such as Memorandum of Agreements or Memorandum of Understanding between parties to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals, assignments, or projects; and 5) advising personnel on cultural resources protection requirements and assisting in the development of plans to avoid and/or mitigate effects of proposed actions. 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. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level

Education

This position has an Individual Occupation Requirement that must be met to be considered. Applicants must meet one of the below:

1. A degree that includes at least 3 semester hours in EACH of the following: History of archeology; Archeology of a major geographical area; Regional archeology, cultures, or sites; Theory and methods or archeology such as typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques. At least 6 semester hours in geography, geology, history, historical archeology, environmental studies, scientific writing, or surveying AND Archeological field school.

2. A degree in anthropology with an emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics, history, American studies, or related discipline. Curriculum included academic course work similar to the requirements listed above.

3. Combination of qualifying education and experience that includes college level education that has provided knowledge equivalent to the course work described above, AND appropriate technical experience.

4. At least four years of archeological work experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology work. This experience includes archeology field experience that includes a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Work must have provided the ability to serve as a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as part of a larger archeological project.

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 Alaska 222 West 7th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99513 US
• Name: Joy Edge
• Phone: 907-205-1956
• Email: [email protected]