Archeologist, GS-0193-09, HRF 12-131 Job in Honaunau, Hawaii US
Archeologist, GS-0193-09, HRF 12-131
Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens The employees of the National Park Service care for the special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. This is a full-time TERM appointment, NTE 13 months with the potential to be extended up to 4 years. The work schedule is subject-to-furlough. This means that it is subject-to-furlough up to 6 months per work year. The employee will work full time (at least 40 hours per week) when in pay and duty status. Employee guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. Number of Vacancies: We expect to fill 1 vacancy at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and 1 vacancy at Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies. Full Performance Level: GS-09 Please read the entire announcement before you apply. To view the full announcement, select "Print Preview" at the right hand side of this screen. KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship is required. Background and/or security investigation is required. All documents must be received by closing date. Social Security Number is required to process your application. DUTIES: Back to top You will serve as an Archeologist with the Resource Management Division at Kaloko-Honokohau or Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Parks. Support cultural resource management where archeological resources comprise a major part of the park story. Coordinate and implement cultural resource projects based on knowledge of Hawaiian history, pre-contact history, and knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of archeology and cultural resource management in the Hawaiian Islands. You will be responsible for conducting systematic condition assessments on archeological sites and features, and entering data into the NPS Archeological Sites Management Information System (ASMIS) national database. Clear invasive vegetation and provide archaeological site monitoring. Ensure that site recording procedures and tasks, including preparation of archeological survey records such as site maps, photographs, surface artifact analysis forms, and field notes are completed in a proper and timely manner. Conduct recording and surveying operations, which include intensive use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology. Make significant contributions to the preparation of historic preservation documentation, National Historic Preservation Act ( NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act NEPA compliance, and background materials. Assist with the analysis, conservation, and curation of artifacts to National Park Service and professional standards. Conduct work in accordance with NPS Policies and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Archeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), and other Federal cultural and natural resource legislation. Position Location: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park and Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, Hawaii. Please visit http://www.nps.gov/KAHO or http://www.nps.gov/PUHO for area information. For specific area and housing information, or information directly pertaining to vacancy status, contact: Sallie Beavers at (808)329-6881 x1220 or Adam Johnson at (808)328-2326 X1401. *Recently passed legislation provides that federal salaries in Hawaii will transition from base pay plus a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) to the locality pay-based system that already applies in the 48 contiguous states. The locality pay will be phased in over 3 years (2010-2012); COLA will be phased out through annual reductions over a longer period. In 2012, the COLA pay in Hawaii is 12.25%, with the exception of the island of Hawaii which is 6.24%. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top BASIC REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher 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 Successfully completed related curriculum: a bachelor's or higher degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology, or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements in 1A above, (including archeological field school). OR Possess a combination of college-level education or training that provided knowledge equivalent to that described above, plus appropriate technical experience or additional education. OR Possess four years of archeological work experience that demonstrates 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include duties such as: assisting in the preparation of Section 106 documentation for compliance purposes; conducting archaeological site inventories and cataloging; conducting literature searches in support of historic preservation; writing archaeological survey and excavation reports; using GPS and GIS to record archaeological site and features in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in an accredited educational institution concentrated in a field that is directly related to the work of this position, archaeology or other directly-related subject matter. AN EQUIVA