Archeologist

Full Job Description

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings!

These Archeologist positions are available in the Division of Hydropower Administration & Compliance and the Division of Hydropower Licensing in Washington, DC in the Office of Energy Projects.

For more information visit: Office of Energy Projects (OEP) | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Archeologist, GS-0193, please visit: Archeologist, 0193 | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission You can qualify based on your education OR have a combination education and experience OR four years of archeological work experience.

In addition to the basic requirements, you must have one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level.

Specialized experience is defined as: Having experience preparing environmental documents or reports (such as Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements pursuant to NEPA, study plans or reports, or section 106 consultation documents) and experience analyzing archeological, historical, and cultural resource issues.

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 any volunteer experience.

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Major Duties:

As an Archeologist, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a project coordinator or member of a multidisciplinary team analyzing information on archeological, historical, cultural resource, and Tribal issues as they relate to the construction, modification, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure projects, making recommendations that are technically sound and thoroughly researched.

Research available archeological report data and State and Federal requirements to determine the regulatory and procedural limitations on proposed sites of investigation.

Preparing environmental documents or reports and Commission correspondence that analyze a range of archeological, historical, cultural resources, Tribal, and other environmental issues.

Planning and executing meetings on archeological, historical, and Tribal resource issues with attorneys, biologists, recreation planners, and engineers from licensees, applicants for license, Tribes and local, state, and federal agencies.