Date

Title: Arctic Research Support And Logistics Manager, AD-4
(Closes: 5/3/99)

More information is available at
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1999/vex9960/vex9960.txt

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:
EX99-60 OPEN: 03/22/99 CLOSE: 05/03/99

THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION

This is an inter-disciplinary position and may be filled in any one of the
following occupational fields: Engineering, Biology, Glaciology, Geology,
Geophysics, Atmosperic Physics, or Oceanography.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL
None

LOCATION
Office of the Director
Office of Polar Programs
Arctic Science Section
Arlington, VA.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
This position is included in the Bargaining Unit and will be filled in
accordance with merit staffing provisions of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement Article VII.

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 civil 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. Disabled veterans
with 30% service-connected disabilities as well as other applicants with
severe disabilities will be considered without regard to the closing
date if applications are received prior to final selection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for management of science support and
logistics activities that enable the Arctic Sciences Section to meet the
needs of its scientific communities in a timely, orderly, and
cost-effective manner.

The incumbent manages contracts with logistics support providers,
coordinates intra- and interagency agreements for research support and
logistics, and assists the section head in providing leadership in national
and international efforts to improve Artic research infrastructure. The
incumbent is responsible for support of scientific projects in a wide range
of disciplines funded by Arctic Social Sciences, Systems Science, and
Natural Sciences programs in the Arctic Science Section of the Office of
Polar Programs (OPP). In addition, he/she may also coordinate support
requirements for other divisions in the Foundation (i.e., members of
Arctic Affiliates) or for researchers supported by other Federal
agencies.

The responsibilities are wide-ranging. They may involve disciplinary or
multidisciplinary science; complex logistics efforts in air, and on land
and sea; cross-program, cross-directorate, and interagency (e.g.,
Department of Defense) activities; and international interests. The Office
of Polar Programs is responsible for planning, funding, and implementing
scientific research programs in both polar regions. Its management
activities extend to both the Arctic and Antarctic research, with
implementation effected by means of research grants, interagency and
cooperative agreements, and contracts for operational and logistical
support. Logistics efforts in both regions require continuing interactions
with support contractors, other government agencies, military personnel,
scientists, and native communities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

US Citizenship is required.

Applicants must also have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience in one of the
following: Engineering, Biology, Glaciology, Geology, Geophysics,
Atmospheric Physics, or Oceanography. In addition, applicants must have six
or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or
logistics management experience pertinent to the position.

QUALITY RANKING FACTORS

  • Ability to organize, implement and manage a proposal-driven grant and
    contracts programs that allocate resources to meet a broad spectrum of
    program goals.
  • Knowledge of managerial and organizational concepts, principles and
    techniques in order to plan and manage a large geographically
    wide-ranging and complex scientific program, preferably in remote
    locations.
  • Knowledge of logistics principles and techniques for a wide variety of
    specialized functions (e.g. supply, maintenance, procurement,
    construction, transportation, facilities, inventory, and property
    management) mostly in remote areas.
  • Knowledge of science issues and modern technologies sufficient to
    develop annual and long-range plans that balance logistics, science, and
    budget needs.
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of national and
    international government agencies and with military, civilian, and
    academic personnel to promote cooperative logistics efforts.
  • Ability to present and advocate program policies and plans to
    scientific and peer groups, and to management and policy groups.

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. The incumbent must be able to visit
field sites in the Arctic and to perform some work aboard ships, aircraft,
and other vehicles. The incumbent must be able to pass rigorous annual
physical exams for longer-term deployment in the Arctic. 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. You must specify
the job announcement number, and title and grade(s) of the job for which you
are applying.

You should also provide the following information:

  • Your country of citizenship
  • Your social security number
  • 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.
  • 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 Applying for a Federal Job provides information on the
    Federal job application process; it is available by calling the number
    listed below. If your application does not provide all the information
    requested in the vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for
    this job.

Submit all application material to:

Attn: Announcement Number EX 99-60.
National Science Foundation
Division of Human Resource Management
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Room 315
Arlington, VA 22230

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
Shirley K. Chapman
703/306-1185, extension 3021
Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD 703/306-0189.

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