Archeologist
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
National Park Service
Pacific West Region (Interior Regions 8,9,10 and 12) – Multiple Duty Locations
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/07/2021 to 12/13/2021
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$25.60 – $36.46 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Locations
2 vacancies in the following locations:
El Portal, CA
1 vacancy
Longmire, WA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary – Not to exceed 1039 hours
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
0193 Archeology
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number
PW-1548-SR-21-11248063-DE
Control number
625337300
Summary
Duties
Requirements
How you will be evaluated
Required documents
How to Apply
Summary
These positions are located in the Resource Management and Sciences Division.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2022.
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 12/13/2021 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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THIS JOB IS OPEN TO
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between park sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
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Duties
Performs front country and backcountry fieldwork in a variety of weather conditions and environments such as construction in developed areas, remote mountainous settings, alpine settings, and designated wilderness areas.
Backpacking to remote field locations may require up to 5 nights of overnight travel on a monthly basis. Incumbent should be able to carry up to 45 pounds a minimum of 10 miles.
Fieldwork may include assessment of known sites, or new inventory and research. Shovel testing, excavation or monitoring may be required.
Incumbent may anticipate leading fieldwork excursions.
As part of the reporting requirements under the National Historic Preservation Act and National Park Service Policy, incumbent will also be tasked with the preparation of the following types of documentation including, but not limited to: Archeological Small Project Reports, Cultural Resource inventory Systems (CRIS), and site forms.
Will draft correspondence and complete archeological project packages for consultation.
Will track project assignments for initiation and completion.
Work with GIS software, variety of GPS field collection equipment and software and manipulation of data to produce accurate maps of sites and inventory survey.
Area Information: Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000 foot high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October.
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