Interdisciplinary Supervisory Archeologist/ Geologist

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Positions are located in the following duty locations:

Carson City Chamber of Commerce.- salary range $96,148- $124,988

Elko Chamber of Commerce. -salary range $86,692-$113,047

We expect to fill few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

This position is authorized a 20% incentive - see 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.

This position has a Basic Education Requirement (BER) which can be satisfied by meeting one of the following:

Archeologist: A degree which included three (3) semester hours each in the following course areas: 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; AND- 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 (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; OR a related 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 a combination of education and experience - college level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education; OR four (4) 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.

Geologist 1350: Have a degree in geology, which included or was supplemented by 20 semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography; OR have a combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

At the GS-12 Level: Meet Basic Education Requirement AND one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as experience working in a Natural Resource environment assisting in the preparation of land use plans, interdisciplinary activity plans and/or ecosystem plans; leads and/or coaches individuals in planning and organizing management objectives; communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate/ graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.

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: The incumbent's work primarily takes place in an office setting with some time spent in the field as needed. Office work has no special physical requirements but is mentally demanding. Field work may involve arduous walking and climbing in a variety of terrain, from flat to steep, rocky, and mountainous. Field work often requires operation of 4X4 vehicles and/or Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) to reach work sites.

Work Environment: Office work takes place in an adequately lighted and heated indoor environment that requires no special safety precautions. Field work can involve driving long distances on unpaved roads and is carried out under various weather conditions, including temperatures that may range from 20 to 105° F. The incumbent may encounter poisonous insects, plants, or snakes while in the field. The incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations and use of Personnel Protective Equipment as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.