Archeological Technician (Seasonal)

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/12/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the 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 and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, duties associated with performing uncomplicated technical archeological tasks under direct technical supervision of an archeological specialist; applies technical methods and procedures to perform routine archeological testing and monitoring tasks; knowledge of prehistoric and historic cultures of the Northeastern US; ability to utilize standard laboratory methods to prepare artifacts for testing, curation, and storage; ability and skill in using basic tools and equipment common to archeological functions; ability to conduct testing of sites through shovel excavations and screen materials for artifacts; ability to communicate information clearly and effectively; ability to conduct basic historical research; ability to utilize a computer to write brief technical reports summarizing findings of field work. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successfully completed a four-year course of study in an accredited educational institution above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in anthropology, archaeology, or related fields; You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. 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 experienc.