Arctic Program Director Position Available
Arctic System Sciences Section
National Science Foundation
Application deadlines: 29 January 2018
For the full description of the permanent position, go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486969600
For the full description of the temporary position, go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486971000
For questions, contact:
Dominique McCracken
Email: dmccrack [at] associates.nsf.gov
Phone: 703-292-8044
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites applications for a Program Director for the Arctic Systems Sciences (ARCSS) Program. This full-time positon may be filled on a permanent-basis or on a temporary-basis as a one- or two-year Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE), Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), or as a Federal Temporary Appointment, and will be located Arlington, Virginia.
The responsibilities of the NSF Program Director are constantly evolving. The Program Director is guided by the goals of NSF's Strategic Plan, which includes transforming the frontiers of science and engineering; stimulating innovation and addressing societal needs through research and education; and exceling as a Federal Science Agency. The core strategies NSF staff employ include developing intellectual capital, strengthening the physical infrastructure, integrating research and education, and promoting partnerships.
The NSF is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Director for the Arctic Sciences Section (ARCSS) Program in the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO. The Office of Polar Programs is responsible for planning, funding, and implementing scientific research programs in both Polar Regions.
The Division of Polar Programs is responsible for planning, funding, and implementing scientific research programs in both Polar Regions. Its management activities extend to both Arctic and Antarctic research, meeting its objectives through award of merit-reviewed research grants, interagency and cooperative agreements, contracts for operational and logistical support and international agreements.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate field plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research support, and/or research administration experience pertinent to the position that demonstrate a progressively increasing level of responsibility; OR a Master's degree in an appropriate field plus after award of the Master's degree, eight or more years of successful research, research support and/or research administration experience pertinent to the position that demonstrate a progressively increasing level of responsibility. An appropriate field is a science pertinent to the activities of the Arctic System Science Program
experience as evidenced by lead-authorship in peer-reviewed publications and/or demonstrated leadership role in science projects.
This position is outside the competitive civil service.
Applicants for this position should review announcement PLR-2018-0006 - Permanent and PLR-2018-0007 – Rotator.
For the complete position description, including position responsibilities and additional requirements, and to apply, go to:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486969600 (Permanent) or
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486971000 (Temporary/Rotator)
For more information about the ARCSS Program, go to:
https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13426&org=OPP&from=home
For questions, contact:
Dominique McCracken
Email: dmccrack [at] associates.nsf.gov
Phone: 703-292-8044