Archeologist

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These positions are located in the following cities (click on the links for more information regarding the surrounding area):

• Silt, CO
• Monte Vista, CO
• Meeker, CO

We expect to fill 3 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.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 minimum qualification standards - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Basic Requirements for the 0193 Archeologist Series:

A. Education

• History of archeology.
• Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa.
• Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part or portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional 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

• 6 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.

Official transcripts must be provided to support these requirements.

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.

Minimum Qualifications for the 0193 Archeologist Series at the GS-09:

You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:

• Assisting in the surveying, compiling and interpretation of archeological and historical data of a specific geographical area.
• Make professional recommendations on archeological and historical resources affected by surface disturbances.

OR

You must have completed two or more years of graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field of study directly related to the work of this position. Official transcripts must be provided to support this.

OR

You have less than the full amounts of both experience and education as described above which, when combined, are equivalent to the full requirement. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required; then determine your education as a percentage of the education required. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%). Official transcripts must be provided to support this.

Minimum Qualifications for the 0193 Archeologist Series at the GS-11:

You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:

• Planning and carrying out archeological research projects which center on a major historical theme and time period that includes author or review cultural resource sections of resource management plans.
• Developing mitigation strategies to resolve adverse effects to historic properties.
• Supervising activities to protect and improve the conditions of cultural resources.

OR

You must have completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field of study directly related to the work of this position. Official transcripts must be provided to support this.

OR

You have less than the full amounts of both experience and education as described above which, when combined, are equivalent to the full requirement. (To compute, first, determine your experience as a percentage of the experience required; then determine your education as a percentage of the education required. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100%). Official transcripts must be provided to support this.

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.

Physical Demands: Field work routinely requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over rough, uneven, rocky surfaces or mountainous terrain; recurring bending, crouching, stooping or reaching; using hand tools such as shovels, trowels, or screening devices; and lifting of moderately heavy items such as equipment and samples.

Work Environment: The work regularly involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions, e.g., adverse weather conditions, hazardous driving conditions, irritating or occasionally hazardous chemicals; hostile wildlife; and travel in off-road vehicles. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.