Seasonal Archeological Technician

Full Job Description

This position is located in Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Planning, Lands, and Compliance Division.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Blue Ridge Parkway is April - November, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid-April Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/12/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-02/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time).

If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as: assisting in the preparation of documentation for purposes of compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act And conducting work in support of historic preservation including archaeological preservation, writing survey and excavation reports, laboratory analysis of archeological materials, and using GPS and GIS to record archaeological sites and features.

You must include hours per week worked.

-OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of one year of graduate-level education (18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours or the number your school uses to represent one year of full-time graduate academic study) that is directly related to the position being filled.

You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above.

To calculate your percentage of qualifying graduate education, divide your number of semester hours by 18 or the number your school uses to represent one year of full time graduate academic study.

To calculate your percentage of experience, divide your months of qualifying specialized experience by 12. Add the two percentages. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

You must include transcripts and the hours per week and to/from dates on your resume.

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 experience.

ICTAP/CTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Major Duties:

The Archeological Technician will play a key role in supporting and advancing cultural resource compliance and stewardship activities for the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Primary duties center on assisting with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 compliance, including gathering, synthesizing, and preparing cultural resource information for consultation packages and compliance documentation; and assisting with the review and quality assurance of archeological monitoring, survey, and reporting products.

The incumbent will also contribute to cultural resource documentation and inventory projects, prepare technical summaries and maps, and help maintain, update, and manage cultural resource records and databases to support broader preservation goals and streamline future compliance processes.

Fieldwork could include supporting archeological surveys, site assessments, and monitoring activities under the supervision of professional archeologists, while office duties will involve substantial report preparation, data entry, and documentation tasks consistent with NPS standards and guidelines.

The incumbent should be comfortable and physically able to work in both a backcountry and office setting.

Work Setting: The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic corridor managed for the protection of its nationally significant landscapes, historic resources, and cultural traditions of the southern Appalachian region.

Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina-a vibrant mountain community known for its arts, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of place-the Parkway offers a unique work setting that blends natural beauty with rich human history.

Cultural resources within the Parkway include archeological sites representing Indigenous presence, early European settlement, agriculture, transportation, and traditional lifeways, as well as historic buildings, landscapes, and features that reflect centuries of human interaction with the Blue Ridge Mountains.