For additional information on this Social Scientist position available
at the National Science Foundation, call Fred Person at: 703/292-4369.
Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD: 703/292-8044.
Or see the complete position announcement at the NSF web site at:
http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?e20020047a
CLOSING DATE: 1 March 2002
National Science Foundation - Excepted Position Vacancy
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20020047a
OPEN: 7 December 2001
CLOSE: 1 March 2002
THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION.
POSITION VACANT:
Social Scientist (Arctic Social Sciences Program Manager), AD-101-4.
Annual salary ranges from $74,697 to $116,414 per annum.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
Social Scientist (Arctic Social Sciences Program Manager), AD-101-4.
LOCATION:
Office of the Director, Office of Polar Programs, Arctic Sciences
Section, Arctic Social Sciences 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:
See http://www.nsf.gov/cgi-bin/getpub?e20020047
Submit all application materials to:
National Science Foundation
Division of Human Resource Management
Attn: Announcement Number E20020047
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 315
Arlington, VA 22230
In addition to the required application materials, you are asked to
complete and submit an Applicant Survey form (found with the above
announcement). 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 at: 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