Employer USDA Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Conducts research in archaeological databases and other records systems to identify potential sites.Determines the location of major cultural resources in different environments and assists in adapting methodologies to address such concerns. Utilizes Geographic Positioning System equipment and other techniques.Assists the State Cultural Resources Coordinator (CRC) with investigations of proposed projects on state and private lands to meet NRCS policy in compliance with State and Federal law in regards to Cultural Resources. Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US NationalMales born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exemptMust be in good academic standing as defined by USDA as a cumulative GPS of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scaleComplete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degreeEnrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institutionA signed participant agreement is required for employment under PathwaysSatisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint checkSuccessful completion of two-year trial periodDirect Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institutionSuccessfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/Duty Location may change during internship based upon training needs or upon conversion.This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid state driver's license.QualificationsProgram Eligibility RequirementsApplicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis;Applicants must be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or equivalent) to qualify for the intern program and to stay throughout the duration of their intern in, or related to, the internship opportunity being advertised.Examples of relevant educational fields for this position include but are not limited to: Archeology, Anthropology, Historiography, Ethnology, Geography, Cultural Geography, Environmental Studies, Surveying, or other archaeology-related disciplines that will allow applicants to qualify for the conversion requirements listed below.Position Qualifications: Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown below at the time of appointment. The agency must be able to verify that the education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed.Below is the education requirement to be qualified for this position:GS-02: Completion of high school or possession of a GED diploma.GS-03: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study.GS-04: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree.One full academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours or the equivalent as defined by the accredited college or university.One full academic year of graduate education is defined as 18 semester hours or the equivalent as defined by the accredited college or university.This internship is intended to last for more than one year in order for the selected applicants to gain the required experience and meet all the requirements of the pathways program. Job Field: Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Few vacancies in the following locations: Colorado Springs, CO Grand Junction, CO Longmont, CO Amherst, MA Salary: $34,803 - $45,982 per year Job Benefits: A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.Learn more about federal benefits. Application Deadline: Mon, 11/04/2024 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/814393600#duties