National Science Foundation Rotational Vacancy OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS ARCTIC SYSTEM SCIENCE – ARCTIC SCIENCES SECTION ARLINGTON, VA 22230 ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: E20040120-Rotator OPEN: 09/14/2004 CLOSE: 10/26/2004 POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED ON A ONE OR TWO YEAR VISITING SCIENTIST APPOINTMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT BASIS, OR FEDERAL TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT The National Science Foundation’s Office of Polar Programs (OPP) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Program Manager for the Arctic Science System in the Arctic Sciences Section and inviting individuals who might be interested to submit an application. The Arctic System Science Program is responsible for planning, funding, and implementing a program of scientific research in Polar Regions. The research program(s) covered by Arctic Systems Science (ARCSS) supports scientific projects involving data acquisition, analysis, and field/logistical capability to research communities studying problems associated with understanding the functioning of the arctic environmental system. Additional information about OPP and their programs can be found at http://www.nsf.gov/od/opp/start.htm. This position will be filled on a one or two year Visiting Scientist Appointment, under the terms of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), or as a Federal Temporary Appointment. Temporary and Visiting Scientist appointments will be made under the Excepted Authority of the NSF Act with a current salary range of $72,108 - $113,597, depending on qualifications and experience. For Visiting Scientist appointments, individuals are in a non-pay leave status from the home institution and are appointed to NSF’s payroll as a Federal employee. NSF withholds FICA and provides reimbursement for fringe benefits. For Federal temporary appointments of more than one year, the usual civil service benefits (retirement, health and life insurance) are applicable. For IPA assignments, the individual remains an employee of the home institution and cost-sharing arrangements are generally negotiated between NSF and the home institution. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include employees of State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, federally funded research and development centers and qualified non-profit organizations involved in public management in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Associate Program Manager will support the Program Director and be responsible for the planning and administration of the program within the framework of the legislation, agency policies, missions, objectives and resources. · Monitor program resources so as to provide optimal appropriate scientific judgment to insure integrity and consistency in the grant/declination process without conflict-of-interests, and with balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation of all qualified scientists. Incorporating cross-directorate responsibilities into program administration. · Administer an effective, timely merit review process, with attention to increasing the size and quality of the reviewer pools and insuring participation by women, minorities and disabled scientists. Responsibilities are complex and wide-ranging, due to the multidisciplinary scientific efforts required. · Visit, as appropriate, field sites and institution facilities, science program organizational and management meetings, including meetings of scientific societies where results related to arctic research are presented. · Provide scientific evaluation and advice for other programs in NSF, including international and cross-directorate programs. · Assist in the development of short- and long-range plans, establishing objectives for research programs, and program evaluation. Assist in planning the program budget and allocating resources within that budget among major competitive programs. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in biological or chemical oceanography, atmospheric science, terrestrial or marine ecology, biogeochemistry, geology, geophysics or related field. In addition applicant must have four years of research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. An understanding of global change processes in the Arctic is preferred. Interest in applying natural/physical science results to problems of societal relevance in the Arctic is very desirable. HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be transmitted electronically to rotator@nsf.gov. Individuals may also submit a resume or any application of your choice to the National Science Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20040120- Rotator. In addition, you encouraged to submit a narrative statement that addresses your background and/or experience related to the Program of your interest. You are asked to complete and submit the attached Applicant Survey form. Submission of this form is voluntary and will not affect your application for employment (the information is used for statistical purposes). 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