National Science Foundation Senior Executive Service Vacancy ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: S20040113-LTD OPEN: 08/25/2004 CLOSE: 10/29/2004 POSITION VACANT: Executive Officer, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia SALARY RANGE: $133,000 - $145,600 per annum AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Qualified Applicants Announcement is for a two-to-three year limited term appointment. Position is also announced on a career basis in S20040113-C and on an Intergovernmental Personnel Act assignment basis in S20040113-IPA. Statement of Duties: The Executive Officer, the senior assistant to the Director and a member of the OPP management team, supports the Director in providing overall leadership and in coordinating and managing the activities of the Office. The incumbent is responsible to the Director for the coordination and oversight of the Office’s planning, general management, new program implementation, and NSF cross-directorate activities. The Executive Officer serves as the Director, OPP, in the absence of that incumbent. The Office supports research in all areas of fundamental science and engineering in polar regions, through research grants and awards to universities and other research organizations. Its responsibilities also include interagency coordination of Arctic research and management of the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), as well as providing the logistics, infrastructure and science support needed for the conduct of its research programs. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS EXECUTIVE/MANAGERIAL Essential 1. Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement an organizational vision that integrates key national science, technology, and education goals. Includes understanding of the relative roles and relationships of Federal, academic and private organizations involved in the development and support of programs to improve the status of science research and education. Includes the ability to formulate effective program strategies consistent with the overall goals of the organization. 2. Leading People. Demonstrated ability to achieve organizational objectives by creatively managing and motivating staff. Includes the knowledge and ability to promote quality through the effective use of performance standards and assessment. Includes leveraging diversity and other differences, promoting developmental opportunities for staff, fostering commitment and team spirit, and constructively resolving conflicts. 3. Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating large, complex programs. Includes the ability to make timely and effective decisions and to produce results through strategic planning, and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Includes the ability to address and balance complex and diverse program requirements within available resources. programs program 4. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to utilize human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that instills public trust and accomplishes the organization’s mission, and to take advantage of new technologies to enhance the effectiveness of decision making. Includes demonstrated ability in recruiting and selecting staff, allocating financial resources, and managing budgetary processes. 5. Building Coalitions/Communication. to Demonstrated ability to serve as the senior spokesperson for a major organization involved in the support of engineering, science and technology development initiatives, and to foster partnerships. Includes the ability to coordinate organizational strategy and initiatives with representatives of scientific and business communities and with representatives of state governments. Includes ability to interact constructively with Congress, Federal officials, representatives of professional organizations and the public. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL Essential 1. Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience and recognized professional status in the research community as evidenced by publications, awards or other professional leadership achievements. 2. Experience in academic, government, and/or private endeavors in an area related to fundamental science or engineering research. 3. Knowledge of current research issues and needs of the science community, particularly those relevant to research in polar regions and the ability to elicit such information from the community. Desirable 1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary matters and with scientific and technical staff from many disciplines, fostering forefront interdisciplinary research programs. 2. Experience involving large-scale infrastructure, logistics and international partnerships and/or experience in managing or coordinating such research. 3. Experience in grant and contract administration, related to support of scientific research. GENERAL INFORMATION The Senior Executive Service (SES) covers managerial positions above GS-15 in the Federal Service. Persons appointed to the SES are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, social security, Federal retirement and thrift savings plan coverage, and participate in the Federal leave system. Competitive status is not required, veteran’s preference does not apply and there are no grade restrictions. The individual selected will be required to file an “Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report” (SF- 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. EVALUATION METHOD Applicants will be screened for basic eligibility according to the essential qualification requirements. Eligible applicants will be reviewed by an Evaluation Panel according to criteria based on the qualification requirements. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical disability, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit reason. Any applicant may request information or appeal the procedures and operations of the merit staffing process to the Executive Resources Board. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that your application includes the documents listed below and reflects your background in terms of the qualification requirements for the position. 1.) Resume or other application format of your choice. Your application should contain the following information: Country of citizenship. Information about your education, your major, and type and year of degree(s). Information about all your work experience, including job titles, duties and accomplishments, employer’s name and phone number, number of hours worked per week, starting and ending dates (month and year), and salary. 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