----------------------------Original message---------------------------- To: MNHAN145--SIVM From: Erica Jones X-Comment: SIVM.SI.EDU confirms mail was sent by xmission.xmission.com [198.60.22.2] Message-Id: <[log in to unmask]> X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise 4.1 Date: Tue, 23 Sep 1997 15:59:55 -0400 From: Erica Jones <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Job Announcement--Physical Anthropologist Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Disposition: inline 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).