Archeologist, GS-0193-13 (74909
Albuquerque, NMSouth Pacific Division (SPD) - Albuquerque District74909Announcement Type
TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
South Pacific Division (SPD) - Albuquerque District
Locations (City, State)
Albuquerque, NM
Position Overview/Duties
As an Archeologist (GS-0193-13) for the Albuquerque District, you will serve as the regional expert in cultural resource management, focusing on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Appendix C of 33 CFR Part 325, and will play a key role in advising and coordinating complex and controversial projects. Your expertise will support the Corps’ Tribal Center of Expertise by providing critical insights and leadership on historic preservation matters, tribal consultation, and compliance with applicable regulations and policies. You will be responsible for evaluating historic properties, conducting assessments of impacts, and resolving adverse effects on a wide range of infrastructure projects such as transportation, mining, residential and commercial developments, and enforcement cases.
You will advise on the identification of historic properties, evaluation of significance, assessment of project impacts, and mitigation strategies. Your role includes reviewing cultural resource surveys, archaeological site testing, and other environmental studies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. As the Center's specialist in tribal consultation, you will provide guidance on regulatory actions and ensure compliance with tribal consultation protocols. You will also support civil works and military construction projects, advising the Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) on consultation needs and overseeing tribal consultation processes for challenging projects. You will review and provide expertise on technical documents related to historic properties, tribal consultation, and impact assessments. This includes ensuring that all project materials comply with the established regulatory framework and recommending corrective actions as needed. Will represent the Center in conferences, hearings, and meetings related to historic preservation and tribal consultation, ensuring clear communication of regulatory requirements and fostering collaboration with stakeholders such as Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs), State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), and other federal agencies.
Other Conditions and Requirements
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Minimum Education Requirement: A Master's or PhD degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in a related field with extensive, directly relevant experience in cultural resource management, historic preservation, or tribal consultation may be considered.
Minimum Experience Requirement: At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level (or equivalent) in the federal service, or comparable experience in the private sector.
Other Requirements:
Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
A trial or probationary period may be required.
A supervisory probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
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Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.