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Announcement #880680700

Cultural and Historic Resource Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard · District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Federal transitionFederal employeesIndividuals with disabilitiesLand managementMilitary spousesPeace Corps & AmeriCorpsVeteransTelework eligible

What you'd do

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-13, Cultural and Historic Resource Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -CG-47 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Major duties

You will serve as a/an Cultural and Historic Resource Specialist and will be responsible for advising and assisting the US Coast Guard Resource Program Manager with regards to compliance with historic and cultural resource management mandates. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Perform planning, budgeting, directing and coordinating historical resource management activities for Coast Guard programs and projects to ensure compliance with historic preservation law and policies. Develops long-range natural resources management for facilities and resources to support preservation goals and future program needs. Write materials and makes presentations on historical topics for leadership, agencies, and the public to communicate historical information clearly and accurately. Responds to inquiries from public, government agencies, and agency personnel related to historical matters. Researches, evaluates, and documents historic agency resources to nominate to the National Register of Historic Places and support preservation efforts. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

What you need to qualify

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Conduct historical and cultural resource research for facilities, properties, or programs to evaluate compliance with preservation laws, regulations, or agency requirements. Preparing reports, briefing materials, presentations, or historical documentation for management officials, agencies, or the public to communicate research findings and program information clearly and accurately. Reviewing policies, contractor work, databases, or project documentation related to historical or cultural resources to identify issues, provide recommendations, and ensure accuracy and compliance. Communicating and coordinating with internal staff, contractors, government agencies, museums, academic organizations, or the public regarding historical or cultural resource matters to support project objectives and information sharing. Assisting with coordinated projects, studies, or program activities involving historic preservation, environmental compliance, or cultural resource management to support organizational goals and regulatory requirements. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., 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.

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