Archeologist
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Open & closing dates
04/29/2021 to 05/12/2021
Service
Competitive
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Salary
$77,488 to $100,739 per year
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Quincy, CA
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Telework eligible
Yes as determined by agency policy
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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.
Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Federal employees – Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Current permanent Federal Employees with competitive status, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP and VEOA eligibles, Farm Service Agency permanent county employees, 30 percent or More Disabled Veterans, Certain Former Overseas, Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities, People with Disabilities, Peace Corps and VISTA, Public Land Corps, Reinstatement and Resource Assistant Program eligibles.
Announcement number
21-0511-11094310-G-JF
Control number
599753900
Duties
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Summary
This position is located Plumas National Forest, Quincy, CA.
Incumbent serves as the Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager responsible for administering and providing interpretive services for historical and cultural programs on the forest.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Barbara Drake at 530-283-7802 or email at barbara.drake@usda.gov
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Responsibilities
Advise management on requirements, impacts, and consequences of current legislation and directives.
Interpret and implement directives to ensure program consistency and professional standards are met.
Identify archeological and historical sites eligible for inclusion on national registers, assess eligibility and complete nomination of selected sites.
Work closely with state preservation offices in carrying out preservation mandates, interpretive initiatives, register nominations, and overall program development.
Formulate short and long-range plans and requirements for the management of archeological and historical resources.
Identify cultural resources requirements to be met in preparing environmental and planning documents.
Determine inventory levels and protection measures, ensuring requirements are incorporated in project plans and special use permits.
Conduct training for managers on the integration of cultural resources management into work plans.
Work with private individuals, organizations and personnel to identify and investigate sites, and collect and preserve historical documentary evidence.
Act as liaison between the unit and Native American groups regarding unit policy, tribal concerns and requests for archeological information
Work with mining companies, commercial interests and permittees to identify, evaluate and protect significant sites in potential disturbance areas.
Interpret scientific research and data into highly diverse formats appropriate for a wide range of audiences.
Prepare technical papers on cultural resources.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position to attend meetings or training and project site visits.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
None
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