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NPS-28: CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINE

APPENDIX E: Qualification Standards and Selective or Quality Ranking Factors for Cultural Resource Specialists

The Office of Personnel Management's Personnel Qualifications Standards Handbook (X-118) contains the minimal qualifications for personnel in cultural resource positions. Various knowledges, skills and abilities may be needed for cultural resources specialists positions. Some selective or quality ranking factors not cited in Handbook X-118 follow.

Anthropologist/Applied Ethnographer (GS-190), 13-15: a Ph.D. or the equivalent in cultural anthropology/applied ethnography with coursework in North American ethnography, applied anthropology, and cultural ecology; at least two years of independent field research in a cross-cultural setting involving the application of anthropological theory and method to the study of contemporary Native American or other North American peoples; demonstrated ability to analyze data for practical implications and to plan, conduct, provide written reports on, and evaluate field research; at least one year of full-time professional supervisory experience in anthropological research management; at least one year of administrative experience; demonstrated ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate programs affecting cultural systems of contemporary North Americans; demonstrated experience with current applied anthropological methodologies; demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary settings; evidence of contributions to the field of applied cultural anthropology through program planning and development, teaching, research, publication, and participation in professional anthropological associations.

Anthropologist/Applied Ethnographer (GS-190), 11-12: same as above but with at least one year of independent field research, six months of professional supervisory experience, and six months of administrative experience.

Anthropologist/Applied Ethnographer (GS-190), 7-9: an M.A. in cultural anthropology/applied ethnography with coursework in North American ethnography, applied anthropology, and cultural ecology; at least one month of supervised fieldwork in a cross-cultural setting involving the application of anthropological theory and method to the study of contemporary Native American or other North American peoples; familiarity with major anthropological theories and applied methods, evidence of writing skills, and ability to conduct field and documentary research under supervision; ability to work in multidisciplinary settings.

Anthropologist/Archeologist (GS-193), 9-15: a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in anthropology, relevant course work in archeology, plus two years of graduate study or a master's degree; and demonstrated ability to conduct archeological work. Must meet additional conditions set forth in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. In addition, a professional in prehistoric archeology must have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of prehistoric resources, and a professional in historical archeology must have at least one year of full-time professional experience at a supervisory level in the study of historic-period resources.

Historian (GS-170), 9-15: a graduate degree in history or closely related field; or a bachelor's degree in history or closely related field plus at least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, teaching, interpretation, or other professional activity with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of history.

Architectural Historian (GS-170), 9-15: a graduate degree in architectural history, art history, or historic preservation, with course work in American architectural history; or a bachelor's degree in architectural history with concentration in American architecture; or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, or historic preservation, and at least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching in American architectural history or preservation architecture with an academic institution, historical organization or agency, museum, or other professional institution; or a bachelor's degree in architectural history, art history, or historic preservation, and substantial contribution through research and publication to the body of scholarly knowledge in the field of American architectural history.

Landscape Historian (GS-170), 9-15: a graduate degree in American studies, art history, architectural history, or historic preservation with course work in American landscape history and a knowledge of field techniques associated with the examination and evaluation of cultural landscapes; or a bachelor's degree in American studies, art history, architectural history, or historic preservation with course work in American landscape history, and at least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, or teaching American landscape history with an academic institution, and knowledge of field techniques associated with the examination and evaluation of cultural landscapes.

Historical Architect (GS-808), 9-15: a degree in architecture; a license to practice architecture; at least one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, or preservation planning, and at least one year of full-time professional experience on preservation and restoration projects, or at least two years of full-time professional experience on preservation and restoration projects, which must include detailed investigations of historic structures, preparation of historic structure research projects, and preparation of construction documents for preservation projects.

Intern Historical Architect (GS-808), 5-7: a degree in architecture; at least one year of graduate study in architectural preservation, American architectural history, or preservation planning, or at least one year of full-time professional experience on preservation projects.

Historical Landscape Architect (GS-807), 9-15: a graduate degree in landscape architecture (MLA), a license to practice landscape architecture, and at least two years of full-time professional experience in landscape preservation projects; or an undergraduate degree in landscape architecture (BLA) and six years of full-time professional experience in landscape preservation projects and knowledge of landscape architectural history, practice, preservation technologies.

Intern Historical Landscape Architect (GS-807), 5-7: a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a student in an accredited landscape architecture academic program.

Architectural Conservator (GS-1001), 5-11: a degree with emphasis in the scientific analysis of structure materials.

Conservator (Museum Specialist) (GS-1016): a graduate degree in one or more specializations in museum conservation plus a one-year internship; or a formal apprenticeship with a qualified conservator or supervised experience in conservation work in an established conservation laboratory for a period of four years.

Intern Conservator (in summer work projects): a degree in fine arts, sciences, or a closely related field plus at least one year of graduate study in a museum conservation program; or at least one year of full-time professionally supervised experience in an established conservation laboratory; intern conservators will be under day-to-day supervision of a qualified conservator or will work within a scope of work approved by a professional conservator, concurred in by the regional curator, and monitored at least monthly by the approving conservator.

Curator (GS-1015), 9-15: a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in museum work or an applicable subject matter field; or four years of experience, or education and experience, that provided knowledge and ability comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above. Acceptable experience may have been gained in a museum or other type of research organization, in a variety of scholarly pursuits including teaching, writing, or study in an appropriate field, or in other types of professional or technical occupations if it has provided the requisite knowledge. Applicants must also have three years of professional experience or appropriate graduate education in the subject matter applicable to the position.

Preservation Horticulturist (GS-437), 7-13: a bachelor's degree in horticulture and two years of experience in the coordination, maintenance, and treatment of cultural landscapes; and knowledge of historic plant materials, historic maintenance practices and technologies.

Preservation Specialist (Exhibit Specialist) (GS-1010), 11-13: factors include an understanding of historic preservation methods and philosophy plus (1) the ability to demonstrate journeyman-level skills in two crafts and the knowledge and ability to act as a project supervisor or (2) the ability to demonstrate master-level skills in one craft with the ability for training others.

Historical Craftsperson (Mason, Carpenter, Painter, Shipwright, etc.) (WG): factors are the ability to demonstrate journeyman-level skills in one craft and an exposure to historic preservation methods and philosophy.

Historical Maintenanceperson (WG): factors are the ability to demonstrate apprentice-level skills in one craft and an exposure to historic preservation methods and philosophy.

Preservation Gardener (WG, 4-8): an associate degree in horticulture or completion of a program; or certification offered through a professionally recognized or accredited institution offering a gardening/horticulture curriculum; or four years of field experience in the area of cultural landscape preservation maintenance.


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