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Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at Alaska. We expect to fill 1 vacancy, however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Participate in cultural resource clearances to identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources in areas designated for surface disturbance. Conduct site inventory; prepare description of artifacts found; and identify and package artifacts to be removed from site. Identify cultural, historic and/or paleontological resources to provide predictive information to be used in the Bureau's planning system. Compile and provide preliminary analysis of data and incorporate findings into reports. Assemble data in a logical sequence. Prepare information such as reports, maps, and photographs pertaining to the inventory. Update automated databases. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or higher in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience in Archeology fieldwork. Archeology fieldwork is defined as, under supervision, surveying for and/or excavating archaeological resources, and recording the results of such survey or excavation using appropriate data collection methods. -OR- Education: have completed four (4) years of education above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in archeology, or anthropology with an archeology focus, or related field of study. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. 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 experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Work is physically challenging and involves bending and walking in difficult terrain and densely vegetated while carrying a backpack/equipment up to 30 pounds. Work around aircraft in unprepared landing areas. Fly in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Camp and/or live in remote and primitive conditions, to include sleeping in a tent and preparing own food. Work Environment: Field work is subject to cuts and bruises, extreme and adverse weather conditions and injuries and discomforts from pests or dangerous animals. Education Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for Telework. All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?). Must maintain training in defensive driving, First Aid/Wilderness First Aid/CPR, bear safety, watercraft operation and safety, ATV/UTV operation and safety, and working around aircraft safety.