Amended Announcement for Arctic Social Sciences Program Manager
Applicants may apply for an Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA)
Vacancy ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20020049A-IPA. See the complete IPA
position announcement at the NSF web site at:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?e20020049aipa
The closing date for this position is described as open until
filled.
Or applicants may apply for a permanent position,
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20020047A.
See the complete permanent position announcement at the NSF
web site at: http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?e20020047a
The closing date for this position is 03/01/2002.
For additional information on the Social Scientist
(Arctic Social Sciences Program Manager) position available
at the National Science Foundation, call
Maria Sutton (703/292-4364) or Fred Person (703/292-4369).
Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD: 703/292-8044.
The text of both announcements is attached below.
National Science Foundation
Intergovernmental Personnel Act Vacancy
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF POLAR PROGRAMS
ARLINGTON, VA 22230
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: E20020049A-IPA
OPEN: 12/13/2001
CLOSE: UNTIL FILLED
(ANNOUNCEMENT AMENDED TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO
ANTARCTIC RESEARCH AND SOUTH POLE SCIENCE MANAGER.)
Individuals wishing to apply for a permanent position see vacancy
announcement number E20020047A.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking qualified candidates for
the position of a Social Scientist (Program Manager) for Arctic Science
Section, Arctic Social Science Program, Office of Polar Programs (OPP),
Office of the Director.
This position is located in the Arctic Science Section of the Office of
Polar Programs, National Science Foundation. The Office of Polar
Programs (OPP) is the designated single point manager of the United
States Arctic Social Science Program. The Arctic Science Section
supports scientific research in the Arctic. The Program also supports
scientific projects involving data acquisition, analysis, and
field/logistics capability in the Arctic. Goals of the Arctic Social
Science program are to understand the social, behavioral, and economic
processes of the Arctic, to advance the scientific basis for predicting
the human impacts and other societal aspects of environmental change on
a decades to centuries time scale, to provide information for policy
options in response to the anticipated impacts on and from human
systems in the Arctic, to coordinate Section-wide educational and
outreach efforts and to represent the OPP in a number of NSF-wide
education programs, and to provide information on logistical/research
support requirements of social scientists.
Initial assignments under the IPA mechanism may be made for a period of one
to two years, and may be extended for a third year. 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. The
individual remains an employee of the home institution and cost-sharing
arrangements are generally negotiated between NSF and the home institution.
Annual salary ranges from $74,697 to $116,414.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Works to meet the needs of the research and education enterprise through
a mix of program, Office, Foundation-wide, and interagency activities.Manages program resources, ensuring integrity and consistency in the
grant/declination process without conflict-of-interests, and exercising
scientific judgment; identifies and supports emerging areas and achieves
balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation
of all qualified scientists.Manages 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.Visits, as appropriate, field sites and institutional facilities,
science program organizational and management meetings, including
meetings of scientific societies where results related to arctic research
are presented.Provides scientific expertise, evaluation and advice for other programs
in NSF, including international programs, and cross-directorate research
and education programs.Advises and assists in the development of short-and long-range plans,
establishing goals and objectives for research and education programs.
Plans the budget for the program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent
experience in a social science or related discipline, plus six or more years
of successful research, publication, research administration, and/or
managerial experience pertinent to the position.
HOW TO APPLY: Individuals interested in an IPA assignment should submit a
curriculum vitae or resume, publication list , and a letter referencing
qualifications choice to the National Science Foundation, Division of Human
Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230, Attn:
E20020049A-IPA. In addition 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 only. Telephone inquiries may be referred to Maria
Sutton at (703) 292-4364. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703)
292-8044. Announcements may be accessed electronically on the World Wide
Web at: http://www.nsf.gov/oirm/.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO
EMPLOYING A HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE
DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION.
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20020047A
OPEN: 12/07/2001
CLOSE: 03/01/2002
AMENDED TO CROSS-REFERENCE AN IPA ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE SAME
POSITION AND EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE.
THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION. INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO APPLY
FOR AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) POSITION SEE
VACANCY E20020049-IPA.
POSITION VACANT: Social Scientist (Arctic Social Science Program Manager),
AD-101-4. Annual salary ranges from $74,697 to $116,414 per annum.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: Social Scientist (Arctic Social Science Program
Manager), AD-101-4.
LOCATION: Office of the Director, Office of Polar Programs, Arctic
Sciences Section, Arctic Social Science Program, Arlington, VA.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is included in the bargaining unit
and will be filled in accordance with the merit staffing provisions of the
Collective Bargaining Agreement Article VIII.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Sources
THIS POSITION IS OUTSIDE THE COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE
Appointment to this position will be made under the Excepted Authority of
the NSF Act. Candidates who do not have civil service status or
reinstatement eligibility will not obtain civil service status if selected.
Candidates currently in the competitive service will be required to waive
competitive civil service rights if selected. Usual civil service benefits
(retirement, health benefits, life insurance) are applicable for
appointments of more than one year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works to meet the needs of the research and education enterprise through a
mix of program, Office, Foundation-wide, and interagency activities.Manages program resources, ensuring integrity and consistency in the
grant/declination process without conflict-of-interests, and exercising
scientific judgement; identifies and supports emerging areas and achieves
balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation
of all qualified scientists.Manages 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.Visits, as appropriate, field sites and institutional facilities, science
program organizational and management meetings, including meetings of
scientific societies where results related to arctic research are
presented.Provides scientific expertise, evaluation and advice for other programs in
NSF, including international programs, and cross-directorate research and
education programs.Advises and assists in the development of short-and long-range plans,
establishing goals and objectives for research and education programs.
Plans the budget for the program(s).Represents the Program, Office and Foundation within the scientific
community, with other NSF Divisions, with other appropriate agencies and
organizations, and with the public, accurately reflecting NSF policy and
positions, and conveying program opportunities and outcomes in an
effective manner.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent
experience in a social science field. In addition, applicants must have a
record of six years of successful research, publication, research
administration, and/or managerial experience related to the position.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:
1.Broad knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and theories
applicable to social sciences and familiarity with major research themes
and challenges in Arctic social science research.
2.Research, analytical and technical writing skills which evidence the
ability to perform extensive inquiries into a wide variety of significant
issues and to make recommendations and decisions based on findings.
3.Ability to organize, implement and manage a proposal-driven grant program,
allocating resources to further a spectrum of program goals.
4.Ability to provide leadership for the scientific community, other funding
agencies and peers to effectively formulate and advocate program policies
and plans.
5.Ability to facilitate field social science research in remote arctic
areas.
BASIS FOR RATING: Final ranking is based on an evaluation of your
experience, education and training as they relate to the knowledge, skills
and abilities specified in the Quality Ranking Factors. Current
performance appraisal, letter(s) of recommendation, and awards may also be
used in the evaluation process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Appointment to the position is contingent upon
successful completion of the appropriate background investigation.
Satisfactory completion of a one-year trial period may also be required.
HOW TO APPLY: You may apply for this position with the Optional
Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), the older Application for
Federal Employment (SF-171), a resume, or other application format of your
choice - so long as it contains the necessary information (summarized
below). You must also submit a current Performance Appraisal or letter(s)
of recommendation from professionals who can comment on your capabilities.
In order to ensure full consideration, it is recommended that you submit a
supplemental statement which specifically addresses how your background and
experience relate to each Quality Ranking Factor listed on this
announcement.
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job for which you are applying. You should also provide the following
information: * Your country of citizenship. * Your social security
number.* Information about your education, including (1) high school
graduation date and (2) college/university information - your major, and
type and year of degree(s). If no degree, show total credits earned and
indicate whether they are semester or quarter hours. * Information about
all your work experience related to this job, 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 annual
salary. If you held various positions with the same employer, describe
each separately.* If you have Federal civilian experience, indicate the
highest grade held, the job series, and dates held.* The brochure
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If your application does not provide all the information requested in the
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Applicants who do not submit the required items to this personnel office by
the closing date of this announcement will not be considered. It is the
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documents requested by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants
will not be contacted for additional information if their applications are
incomplete or determined not to be adequate.
Submit all application material to National Science Foundation, Division of
Human Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 315, Arlington, VA
22230. Attn: Announcement Number E20020047A. In addition to the required
application materials, 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 only. ALL FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING
DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
For additional information call Fred Person, (703)292-4369.
Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-8044.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION