ARCHEOLOGIST
To determine your qualifications for this position, we must be able to determine that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's). Ensure you include your KSA's related to the position in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your knowledge, skills, or abilities. Basic Requirements Education - This position has a positive education requirement Degree - 3 semester hours in each of the following course areas:
History of archeology (3 semester hours) Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa (3 semester hours) 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 (3 semester hours) Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques (3 semester hours) 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 (3 semester hours) -AND- 6 semester hours total combination 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 Related Curriculum:
Degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics) Degree in 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 1a, 1b, and including 1c described above). Combination of Education and Experience College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in Education above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. 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. GS-09 - Must meet the basic requirement AND possess a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade (GS-07) level -OR- one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-07) -OR- 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Specialized Experience includes but not limited to:
Experience working as an archeological staff member Work as a cultural resource expert Work on an archeological dig, AND Writing archaeological reports Using Geographic Information System (GIS) to plot data and create maps GS-11 - Must meet the basic requirement AND possess a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade (GS-09) level -OR- one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-09) -OR- 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized Experience includes but not limited to:
Work as an archeologist Work in the cultural resource field providing advice and guidance to team members Writing and editing cultural resource reports Reviewing the work of others Independently evaluating and interpreting cultural resources Working as a principal investigator or project manager on an archeological project -OR- Working in a directly related field that included application of archeological principles, concepts and practices relating to management of cultural and historical resources Work with an office or agency to coordinate, host, and lead consultation with multiple tribal governments 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. Your Resume MUST include total hours worked for each Volunteer Work 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:
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 (up to 50lbs) 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
History of archeology (3 semester hours) Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa (3 semester hours) 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 (3 semester hours) Theory and methods of archeology. Methods include, but are not limited to, typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, diffusion, dating, and analytical techniques (3 semester hours) 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 (3 semester hours) -AND- 6 semester hours total combination 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 Related Curriculum:
Degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics) Degree in 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 1a, 1b, and including 1c described above). Combination of Education and Experience College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in Education above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. 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. GS-09 - Must meet the basic requirement AND possess a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade (GS-07) level -OR- one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-07) -OR- 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Specialized Experience includes but not limited to:
Experience working as an archeological staff member Work as a cultural resource expert Work on an archeological dig, AND Writing archaeological reports Using Geographic Information System (GIS) to plot data and create maps GS-11 - Must meet the basic requirement AND possess a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade (GS-09) level -OR- one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-09) -OR- 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Specialized Experience includes but not limited to:
Work as an archeologist Work in the cultural resource field providing advice and guidance to team members Writing and editing cultural resource reports Reviewing the work of others Independently evaluating and interpreting cultural resources Working as a principal investigator or project manager on an archeological project -OR- Working in a directly related field that included application of archeological principles, concepts and practices relating to management of cultural and historical resources Work with an office or agency to coordinate, host, and lead consultation with multiple tribal governments 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. Your Resume MUST include total hours worked for each Volunteer Work 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:
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 (up to 50lbs) 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.
- Department:
0193 Archeology - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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