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Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 15:59:55 -0400
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Subject: Job Announcement--Physical Anthropologist
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The following position is open at the Repatriation Office, National Museum
of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. This announcement has been
sent to several lists.
Position: Anthropologist
GS-190-11
Salary: $38,330 per annum
Term: Not to Exceed 4 years
Location: Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History
Office of Repatriation
Washington, D.C.
Announcement No.: 97LB-1142
Opening Date: September 23, 1997
Closing Date: October 14, 1997
Area of Consideration: All candidates may apply, including individuals
with a disability who are eligible under special appointing authority. If a
competitive list of eligibles is requested, the applications of nonstatus
candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be
referred to the Delegated Examining Authority (DEU) for consideration.
Status candidates who wish to be rated under both merit promotion and
competitive procedures must submit two complete applications (If only
one application is received, it will be considered under the merit
promotion program).
Duties: Supervises repatriation documentation laboratory and the capture
of biological information from collections of human remains being
assessed for possible repatriation. Develops, monitors, and insures that
standards for data capture are met. Adjusts existing procedures to meet
emerging needs in the Museum's repatriation documentation laboratory.
Serves as a primary source of information on the documentation and
assessment of biological affiliation of physical anthropology collection
impacted by repatriation. Provides an assessment of the sex, population
affinity, age at death, and other biological attributes that will assist the
Museum in its efforts to relate existing skeletal collections to
contemporary Native American groups. Presents information to a
diverse group of individuals and organizations on the Museum's policies
and procedures for the assessment of biological affiliation during the
repatriation process. Recruits laboratory staff and trains in standard
data collection and the development of procedures to collect data in a
computerized data base. Identifies contract needs in the repatriation
program and develops and assists the Program Director in contract
management related to physical anthropology documentation.
Qualifications: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized
experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the
duties of the position and which is typically in or related to the work of
the position to be filled. Three full years of higher level education or
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted for experience.
Selective Factors: (Applicants must meet all of these mandatory factors
in order to be considered qualified to compete for a position.)
1. Skill in the analysis and publication of results in osteology/human
skeletal biology.
2. Ability to manage research laboratory and support staff.
3. Knowledge of computers and database management related to
anthropological research.
Quality Ranking Factors: (These factors are not mandatory to be
considered for a position, but will be used to determine who are the
highest qualified candidates among those who meet the selective
factors.)
1. Knowledge of the repatriation process and with the biological
assessment of Native American skeletal remains.
2. Knowledge of osteological research/physical
anthropology/archaeology of Native American populations.
3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with scientists, Native
American, and other groups involved with repatriation and
repatriation-related issues in museums, universities, etc.
NOTE: RELOCATION EXPENSES MAY BE PAID AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE SMITHSONIAN
How to Apply:
1. The Smithsonian Institution does not require a standard application
form, but we need certain information to evaluate your qualifications.
You may apply using a resume, the Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612), or any other application form you chose, including
an SF-171, Application for Federal Employment (Note: If you use SF-171,
do not answer questions 38-47. Job finalists will be asked to complete a
Declaration for Federal Employment to determine their suitability for
Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.).
Include the Announcement Number on your application.
2. Clearly describe in your resume or application your work experience,
education and/or training as it relates to this vacancy. It is very important
that you fully address how your work experience and education/training
meet both the specialized experience requirement and the selective
factors. This information will be used to determine whether or not you
are qualified for this vacancy. Selective factors establish qualifications to
be eligible to complete for the position. Quality Ranking factors are not
mandatory but are used to determine who are the highest qualified
candidates among those eligible to compete for the position. Therefore, it
is to your benefit to provide a full description of your experience and
education/training relative to the job requirements of this vacancy.
3. Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent
annual performance appraisal. Applications must be submitted to one
of the addresses below and must be postmarked by the closing date.
Send your application to:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Human Resources
Branch 1
P.O. Box 23762
Washington, DC 20026-3762
Bring your application to:
955 L'Efant Plaza, SW
Employment Office
Suite 2100
Washington, DC
(Hours M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
To obtain information on the Federal hiring process, hear about other
Smithsonian vacancies, or request vacancy announcements, an Optional
Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or an SF-171, call our
automated Jobline at (202) 287-3102 (24 hours, 7 days a week).
For further information please call (202) 287-3645 (voice) or (202)
287-3498 (TTY).
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