[unav_all] NSF seeking candidates for Program Director for
Diversity and Education in the Directorate for Geosciences
William Prescott
prescott at unavco.org
Wed Nov 3 09:00:30 MST 2004
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20050008-Rotator OPEN: 10/25/2004
CLOSE: 01/31/2005
POSITION WILL BE FILLED ON A ONE OR TWO YEAR VISITING SCIENTIST
APPOINTMENT, INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT BASIS,
OR FEDERAL TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT.
OR
Individuals wishing to apply to the Permanent position see vacancy
announcement E20040009
The National Science Foundation is seeking candidates for the
position of Program Director for Diversity and Education in the
Directorate for Geosciences, Arlington, VA.
The Directorate for Geosciences supports research in the atmospheric,
earth, and ocean sciences. As the principal source of federal funding
for university-based fundamental research in the geosciences, GEO
addresses the nation's need to understand, predict, and respond to
environmental events and changes to use Earth's resources wisely.
Basic research in the geosciences advances scientific knowledge of
Earth's environment, including resources such as water, energy,
minerals, and biological diversity. GEO-supported research also
advances our ability to predict natural phenomena of economic and
human significance, such as climate changes, weather, earthquakes,
fish-stock fluctuations, and disruptive events in the
solar-terrestrial environment. More information about the
Directorate for Geosciences and their programs can be found on their
website at www.geo.nsf.gov.
The Diversity and Education Program promotes broadening the
participation of groups traditionally underrepresented in the
geosciences, including women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities. The Program also supports geoscience education
activities that integrate geoscience research and education and leads
to improvements in the quality of geoscience education at all levels.
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 $85,210 to $132,791,
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
on the payroll of his or her home institution and the institution
continues to administer pay and benefits. NSF reimburses the
institution for NSF's negotiated share of the costs. 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 nonprofit organizations. For more information regarding
Visiting Scientist appointments or IPA assignments, visit our website
at www.nsf.gov/jobs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as coordinator and leader of
Directorate-wide activities focused on increasing representation
within the geosciences community and on expanding geosciences
education and outreach opportunities. Serves as the Chair of the GEO
Education Team and the diversity program specialist. Participates
with the Assistant Director, GEO and senior staff members in
developing and implementing appropriate diversity and education
activities. Directs the implementation, review, funding, post-award
management, and evaluation of the program and contributes to the
intellectual integration with other programs supported by the
Division. Designs and implements the proposal review and evaluation
process for relevant proposals. Selects well qualified individuals
to provide objective reviews on proposals either as individuals or as
members of a panel. Conducts final review of proposals and
evaluations, and recommends acceptance or declination. Manages and
monitors on-going grants, contracts, interagency and cooperative
agreements to ensure fulfillment of commitments to NSF. Evaluates
progress of awards through review and evaluation of reports and
publications submitted by awardees and/or meetings at NSF and during
site visits. Contributes to the responsibility for establishing
goals and objectives, initiating new program thrusts and phasing out
old projects. Recommends new or revised policies and plans in
scientific, fiscal, and administrative matters to improve the
activities and management of the Program.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or
equivalent experience in a field of geosciences research or
education. In addition, six or more years of successful research,
research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to
the program is required.
HOW TO APPLY: Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy
should submit a resume or any application of your choice to the
National Science Foundation, Division of Human Resource Management,
4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20050008-Rotator.
In addition, you are encouraged to submit a narrative statement that
addresses your background and/or experience related to the Program.
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). Telephone inquiries may be referred to Maria Sutton, at
(703) 292-4364. For technical information, contact Ms. Vanessa
Richardson at (703) 292-8500. Hearing impaired individuals may call
TDD (703) 292-8044.
The National Science Foundation provides reasonable accommodations to
applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the point of contact listed on this vacancy
announcement.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION
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