Cultural Resources Specialist (Interdisciplinary)
Perform research and analysis for preparing documents for park compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Attend meetings or briefings to obtain project related information as it pertains to management and protection of cultural resources. Assist with data collection for the purpose of identifying, managing, and preserving cultural resources. Perform inventory and monitor tasks of park cultural resources to document condition and status. Review and comment on documents to ensure scientific integrity and compatibility with laws and policies relating to the protection of cultural resources and NPS regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the management of cultural resources. Use Geographic Information System (GIS) in the field and office. Coordinate with other park divisions, federal and state agencies, and NGOs. Maintain orderly file systems, library reference materials, and other records Drive to park sites and work outdoors in temperature and weather extremes and in physically demanding terrain. Recruit and work with volunteers to accomplish park management goals. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/12/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Historian, GS-0170 A. Degree:
history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. OR B. Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. Archeologist, GS 0193 A. Education:
Degree that included 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. 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 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. OR B. Combination of Education and
Experience:
College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in 3A 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. Landscape Architect, GS 0807 A. Degree:
landscape architecture or landscape design. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- for each year short of graduation, the applicant must have had 1 year of experience under professional leadership and guidance of such character and diversity as to be a satisfactory substitute for the required education. This experience must have included original landscape design. OR C. Experience Equivalent to a Degree in Landscape Architecture:
A degree in landscape architecture indicates that an applicant has the basic background to perform professional landscape architectural work at the beginning levels, and has the potential to develop the skills and abilities required at the higher levels. Experience may be substituted for education to the extent that it provided the equivalent back-ground. In addition to the Basic Requirements above you must also meet the Specialized experience requirements:
GS 09:
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position are:
provide cultural resource program support and professional advice in at least one of the occupations listed above; participate as a professional member of a research team; provide technical assistance and serve as a subject matter expert in the conduct of research studies; plan or participate in the planning of cultural resource projects or studies; conduct research in preparation of manuscripts for professional publications; perform collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, and conservation of collections. Education:
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Combination Education/
Experience:
I have not completed one full year of specialized experience, or completed the two years of graduate study in a field directly-related to the work of this position, but I have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). GS 11:
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position are:
provide cultural resource program support and professional advice in at least one of the occupations listed above; participate as a professional member of a research team; provide technical assistance and serve as a subject matter expert in the conduct of research studies; plan cultural resource projects or studies; research, develop, and prepare manuscripts for professional publications; perform collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, and conservation of collections. Education:
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Combination Education/
Experience:
I have not completed one full year of specialized experience, or the three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, but I have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 27 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). Volunteer
Experience:
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Historian, GS-0170 A. Degree:
history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. OR B. Combination of education and
Experience:
courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. Archeologist, GS 0193 A. Education:
Degree that included 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. 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 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. OR B. Combination of Education and
Experience:
College-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described in 3A 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. Landscape Architect, GS 0807 A. Degree:
landscape architecture or landscape design. OR B. Combination of education and experience -- for each year short of graduation, the applicant must have had 1 year of experience under professional leadership and guidance of such character and diversity as to be a satisfactory substitute for the required education. This experience must have included original landscape design. OR C. Experience Equivalent to a Degree in Landscape Architecture:
A degree in landscape architecture indicates that an applicant has the basic background to perform professional landscape architectural work at the beginning levels, and has the potential to develop the skills and abilities required at the higher levels. Experience may be substituted for education to the extent that it provided the equivalent back-ground. In addition to the Basic Requirements above you must also meet the Specialized experience requirements:
GS 09:
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position are:
provide cultural resource program support and professional advice in at least one of the occupations listed above; participate as a professional member of a research team; provide technical assistance and serve as a subject matter expert in the conduct of research studies; plan or participate in the planning of cultural resource projects or studies; conduct research in preparation of manuscripts for professional publications; perform collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, and conservation of collections. Education:
2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. Combination Education/
Experience:
I have not completed one full year of specialized experience, or completed the two years of graduate study in a field directly-related to the work of this position, but I have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). GS 11:
Experience:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position are:
provide cultural resource program support and professional advice in at least one of the occupations listed above; participate as a professional member of a research team; provide technical assistance and serve as a subject matter expert in the conduct of research studies; plan cultural resource projects or studies; research, develop, and prepare manuscripts for professional publications; perform collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, and conservation of collections. Education:
3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Combination Education/
Experience:
I have not completed one full year of specialized experience, or the three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, but I have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example, I have six months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 27 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of directly-related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). Volunteer
Experience:
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.
- Department:
0170 History - Salary Range:
$59,534 to $93,638 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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