Interdisciplinary

Summary About the Position: Performs as a member of team of specialists with focus on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This position will be located in St. Louis, MO and will allow for situational telework only. This position is NOT eligible for full time telework. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements: Archeologist, 0193 Series Anthropologist, 0190 Series In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Minimum Qualifications GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating and assessing anthropological/archeological collections to determine items subject to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); drafting reports, such as inventory reports, skeletal assessments, and/or compliance documentation; and using physical anthropological, archeological, bioarcheological, or forensic methods to assess age, sex, and/or ancestry of human remains. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as archeology, anthropology, or museum work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualifications GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating and assessing anthropological/archeological collections to determine items subject to Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA); drafting reports, such as inventory reports, skeletal assessments, and/or compliance documentation; using physical anthropological, archeological, bioarcheological, or forensic methods to assess age, sex, and/or ancestry of human remains and types of artifacts in collections; and researching archeological contextual information, Native American history and prehistory, and/or site information to recommend aboriginal/cultural affiliation determinations or repatriations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as archeology, anthropology, or museum work. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Compliance Reading Comprehension Technical Competence Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 Years. Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years. May be converted to a permanent career or career conditional appointment if the following conditions are met: Completion of 2 years of current, continuous service under the term appointment. Performance is at least full successful or equivalent. Outplacement program requirements have been met. Similarly situated employees within the organization, hired under the same appointment conversion provision, are considered. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 Years will need to apply to Announcement #CERG245615663433 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/824747000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized at management discretion. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) #18 - Engineers & Scientists position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.