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Vacancy Announcement

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
USDA, FOREST SERVICE

Vacancy Announcement Number: NA-026-99D

Opening Date: 12/02/99
Closing Date: 12/31/99

Position: ARCHEOLOGIST
GS-0193-11

Salary: $41,726 per year (pay rates for 2000 have not been set at this
time)

Duty Location: 1 vacancy at Milford, Pennsylvania

This position is a full-time TERM position, not-to-exceed two years, on
the staff of the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area's, State and
Private Forestry (NA) field office, located at the Grey Towers National
Historic Landmark, in Milford, Pennsylvania.

Applications will be accepted from: Open to all qualified persons.

Major Duties:
The person in this position will have assignments that include the
protection and analysis of the cultural resources of a National Historic
Landmark, Grey Towers, during a major restoration/renovation program.
The incumbent is expected to perform work tasks such as cultural
resource surveys in the Delaware Valley area of Northeast Pennsylvania,
completing surveys to identify cultural resources in the path of
construction in the Grey Towers gardens, and to operate as the sole
professional archeologist at Grey Towers with direct contacts to the
Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission and the Advisory Council for
Historic Preservation for cultural resource compliance. The work
requires the incumbent to interpret available data in terms of the
variables involved and to extend and modify procedures to resolve
complex issues. The purpose of the work is to plan,carry out,and provide
advice to the Grey Towers Site Manager,including developing a Landmark
program for cultural resources management and assisting with policy
formulation, developing immediate and long range objectives, planning
for integration with resource activities, and in the establishment of
archeology priorities.

Qualifications Required:
In order to qualify for this position, all applicants must have
successfully completed both the following Basic Requirement and the
Specialized Requirement.

Basic Requirement: A degree in Archeology which includes three semester
hours in each of the following course areas: (1) History of Archeology;
(2) Archeology of a major geographical area such as North America or
Africa; (3) Regional archeology, archeology 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; (4) Theory and methods of archeology, and (5) Archeology
Field School – to provide a basic understanding of theoretical and
practical approaches to research design implementation/field
preservation techniques/report preparation by participation in actual
field work – AND – six semester hours of related course work in
geography/geology/cultural geography; history/historiography/historical
archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing, and/or surveying
– AND – archeological field school.

Specialized Requirement:
After meeting the above Basic Requirement, to then qualify at the GS-11
grade level, it is necessary to have 3 full years of progressively
higher level graduate education or a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree
– OR – have one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to
the GS-09 grade level. Specialized experience is considered to be
experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular
knowledges,skills,and abilities to perform successfully the duties of
the position and which is typically in, or related to, the work of the
position to be filled.

To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of
courses
with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Application materials will not be returned.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience
regardless of
whether compensation was received or whether the experience was gained
as a
part-time or full-time occupation. Full-time work is generally
considered to
be 35 to 40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be
credited on
the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants
wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the
nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the
number
of hours a week spent in such employment.

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities Required:
Candidates must possess the Selective Placement Factors listed below in
order to receive consideration for this position. These selective
placement
factors are basic to, and essential for, satisfactory performance on the

job, i.e., a prerequisite to appointment. Candidates who do not possess
these selective placement factors will not be referred for further
consideration:

(1) Professional knowledge of archeological principles, practices, and
concepts,
with a specialization in historic archeology in the mid-Atlantic
region.

(2) Ability to complete cultural resource compliance requirements, field
work, and reports, at a landmark site during major construction program,
with time constraints.

Candidates must submit a narrative statement on a separate page which
specifies how the above Selective Placement Factors have been met.

Basis of Rating:
For CTAP and ICTAP, well-qualified means that the applicant meets the
qualification standard and eligibility requirements for the position,
meets
minimum educational and experience requirements, meets all selective
factors
where applicable, and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of
the
position upon entry.

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule:
All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have Federal
payments
made by Direct Deposit.

Conditions of Employment:
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals
(residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil
service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very
limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available
for
the position.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31,
1959,
must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service
System, or
are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

This is not a drug-testing designated position.

Some travel will be required.

Other Information:
Applications will be accepted from status and nonstatus candidates.
First consideration will be given to CTAP and ICTAP eligibles

Competitive status is not required for mentally retarded or severely
physically disabled applicants eligible for appointment under Section
213.3102 (T) or (U) of Schedule A, and 30% or more disabled veterans
eligible for appointment under 5 CFR 16.402 (b) (5),and veterans
eligible
for a Veterans Readjustment Appointment (VRA) under 5 CFR 307.103.

If claiming 5 point veterans' preference, a DD-214 must be submitted. If

claiming 10 point veterans' preference, both a DD-214 and SF-15 must be
submitted.

Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of
Executive
Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other
applicants'
who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive,

your SSN is used to seek information about you from employers, schools,
banks, and other who may know you. Failure to provide your SSN on your
application materials, will result in your application not being
processed.

Before being hired, you will be required to sign and certify the
accuracy of
the information in your application if you have not done this using an
application form such as the OF-612.

If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may
not
be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject
to
fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

How To Apply:
Submit application by mail, to be postmarked by the closing date of the
announcement in order to receive consideration. Hand delivered
applications must be received by closing date.

Individuals who are eligible for consideration under a special hiring
authority (e.g., 30% compensable veterans, VRA eligibles, severely
handicapped individuals, former Peace Corps and VISTA Volunteers, etc.)
will
be accepted and considered non-competitively for this vacancy. Special
hiring authority eligibles must indicate on their application if they
are
applying under a special program and submit proof of eligibility with
their
application. The VRA hiring authority is limited to positions at the
GS-11
level and below. Applicants who wish to be considered under an
appropriate
special hiring authority as well as under the competitive examining
process
must submit two complete applications. When only one application is
received
from a special hiring authority eligible, it will be considered under
the
appropriate special hiring authority only.

Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcript or a list of
college courses that includes hours and grades, if qualifying under
education.

Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal Federal
government mail systems are in violation of agency and postal
regulations
and will not be accepted.

Please submit the following documents to the mailing address provided in
this
announcement:

(1) A written application for employment. You may use OF-612 (Optional
Application for Federal Employment), a resume, or submit an alternative
format. You must include all of the information specified in this
vacancy
announcement and all information listed in the Office of Personnel
Management's brochure "Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510). Applications

must be Typed or Printed clearly in dark ink.

(2) Narrative assessment of your qualifications in terms of the
Selective Placement Factors – Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other
Characteristics (KASOCS) identified within this announcement. Describe
experience (paid or unpaid), education, training and self-development as
related to the KASOCS.

(3) List reports prepared for review by State Preservation Officers
(SHPO).

Submit a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or

other written application format of your choice. Be sure you provide all
of
the information requested below:

Job Information:
– Announcement Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.
Personal Information:
– Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone
numbers (with area code).
– Social Security Number. Giving your Social Security Number is
voluntary.
However, we cannot process your application without it. – Country of
Citizenship.
– If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest
Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in
grade.
Education:
– High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
– Colleges and/or Universities attended, city state and zip code.
– Major field(s) of study.
– Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total

credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.
Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the
job
for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
– Job title.
– Duties and accomplishments.
– Number of hours per week.
– Employers name and address.
– Supervisor's name and phone number.
– Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
– Salary.
– Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
Other Qualifications:
– Job-related training courses (title and year).
– Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware,

tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
– Job-related certificates and licenses.
– Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g.,
publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership

activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send
copies of
documents unless specifically requested.
– If you are applying for Veteran Preference, submit evidence of
eligibility, such as; DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, or Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran
Preference, and the proof requested on the form.
– If you are or have been a Federal employee, please submit a copy of
your
last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, and your most recent
or
last performance appraisal.

Applicants who do not submit the required items will not be considered.
It
is the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation/proof of
claimed
qualifications, education, veterans preference, status (SF-50) and/or
verification of eligibility for non-competitive appointment, (and
eligibility for Indian Preference for Employment, where applicable).
Applicants will not be contacted for additional information if their
applications are incomplete or inadequate.

Failure to submit all required documents and information requested by
the
closing date of this announcement may result in your not receiving full
consideration. Applicant's qualifications will be evaluated solely on
the
information submitted in their applications.

Materials submitted as a part of your application will not be returned.

Faxed materials will not be accepted.

For additional information about this position please contact: Bill
Mannion, Personnel Management Specialist, at (610)557-4236

Submit your application package to:
USDA Forest Service
Bill Mannion – Human Resources Management
11 Campus Blvd, Suite 200
Newtown Square, PA 19073

The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination
in
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual
orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases
apply
to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative
means
for communication of program information (Braille, large print,
audiotape,
etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET CENTER at (202) 720-2600 (voice and
TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of
Civil
Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA
is an
equal opportunity provider and employer.