As an Archaeologist, you will participate in the implementation of the cultural resources portion of WAPA's environmental planning program for DSW (Desert Southwest). This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at the Phoenix, AZ duty location.

Duties

As an Archaeologist at the full performance level, you will: Implement the cultural resource portion of the Western Area Power Administration's (WAPA's) environmental planning program for a Regional Environment Department. Assists in the Regions' compliance with various cultural resource related laws and regulations. Manage cultural resource compliance for multiple on-going WAPA construction and maintenance activities and coordinates with local, state, and other Federal agencies in support of these activities. Be responsible for ensuring that the Regions' construction and maintenance activities are completed in compliance with applicable cultural related laws and regulations in an appropriate and timely manner. Identify the need for and coordinate contract support to accomplish cultural resource compliance for the Regions' construction and maintenance activities. Prepare portions of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents related to cultural resources.

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS for the Archeology Series GS-0193 A. Education 1. Degree: that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology. Archeology of a major geographical area such as the desert southwest. (California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah) Desert Southwest (DSW) archeology, DSW archeological cultures, or sites specific to DSW area to acquire or develop a foundation for specialization for professional development. Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques. Archeological field school, to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work. - and - Six semester hours of related course work in: geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying; - and - Archeological field school in desert southwest. 2. Related Curriculum: degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements in A.1 (including archeological field school). - or - B. Combination of Education and Experience College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in A above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. - or - C. Experience Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher grade archeologist, be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing the work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project. For more information please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service. For the GS-11 level the specialized experience for this position must meet 2 of the 4 following statements: Conduct archeological survey, record sites, perform field analysis of artifacts, make determinations of eligibility, perform archeological monitoring, write survey and monitoring reports, and communicate results to stakeholders in desert southwest. Apply knowledge of cultural resource laws and regulations to ensure projects and activities are compliant with organization policies, plans, memoranda of agreements, or programmatic agreements. Coordinate with tribes and other resource agencies, conduct Section 106 consultation, and represent the organization in technical meetings and workshops. Work with planning teams to develop and coordinate cultural resource compliance strategies for projects and activities. A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09 in the Federal service. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Combination of specialized experience and higher level graduate education that together meet the requirements for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: For the GS-12 level the specialized experience for this position must meet 3 of the 4 following statements: Conduct archeological survey, record sites, perform field analysis of artifacts, make determinations of eligibility, perform archeological monitoring, write survey and monitoring reports, and communicate results to stakeholders in the desert southwest. Apply knowledge of cultural resource laws and regulations to ensure projects and activities are compliant with organization policies, plans, memoranda of agreements, or programmatic agreements in the desert southwest. Coordinate with tribes and other resource agencies, conduct Section 106 consultation, and represent the organization in technical meetings and workshops. Work with planning teams to develop and coordinate cultural resource compliance strategies for projects and activities. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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

This vacancy specifically states that certain educational requirements must be met (also known as a "positive educational requirement"), you must provide documentation supporting any education claims in your application. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address WAPA-DSW-Desert Southwest 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: PMA Careers
• Email: [email protected]