The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Archeologist position is located in the Office of Energy Projects. For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc.gov).

Duties

This position is located in the Division of Gas - Environment and Engineering in the Office of Energy Projects.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.

Qualifications

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Archeologist, GS-0193, please visit: Archeologist, 0193 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc.gov). You can qualify based on your education OR have a combination education and experience OR four years of archeological work experience.  In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level.  Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with at least two of the following: (1) Applying knowledge of archeological, architectural, and other cultural resources evaluation practices and techniques, (2) Assessing the need for archeological surveys to identify cultural resources, (3) Utilizing criteria in assessing the eligibility of cultural resources for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, (4) Assessing the potential effect of proposed infrastructure facilities on significant cultural resources. 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

If you are using your education to qualify for this position, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

Contacts

• Address FERC 888 First Street, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20426 United States
• Name: Nancy Queen
• Phone: 202-502-6016
• Email: [email protected]