The National Science Foundation is announcing a job vacancy for the
position of Geologist (Associate Program Director). The vacancy
announcement opens 25 April 2000 and will remain open until filled.
Inquiries of a technical nature regarding this position may be directed to
Dr. Bruce Malfait, Ocean Drilling Program, (703) 306-1581. For additional
information or a copy of the vacancy announcement call Myra Loyd, on (703)
306-1185, extension 3027. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703)
306-0189. The full job announcement can be found at:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2000/vex0049/vex0049.txt
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
EXCEPTED POSITION VACANCY
Title: Geologist (Associate Program Director), AD-1350-3
(Open Until Filled)
Date: April 25, 2000
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: EX 00-49
OPEN: 04/27/00
CLOSED: Until Filled
Vacancy announcement may close 14 days from opening date without notice.
THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED ON A ONE OR TWO YEAR VISITING SCIENTIST,
TEMPORARY OR INTERGOVERMENTAL PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) BASIS.
Initial assignments under the IPA may be made for a period of up to two
years. Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment include employees of
State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education,
Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations 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.
POSITION VACANT: Geologist (Associate Program Director) AD-1350-3.
Salary ranges from $60,890 to $95,923 per annum.
LOCATION: Directorate for Geosciences, Division of Ocean Sciences,
Oceanographic Centers and Facilities Section, Ocean Drilling 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. 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: Incumbent works with the Program
Director/Section Head to perform the following duties:
- Manages/monitors grants/contracts/cooperative agreements under
his/her purview to ensure fulfillment of commitments to and by NSF;
evaluates program content and progress through review or evaluation of
reports, publications, or site visits. - Revises project budgets and project descriptions as necessary and
gives guidance and oversees management of projects to the extent
appropriate. - Provides expert advice and guidance in the program area to
establish goals, initiates new program thrusts, recommends
new/revised policies and plans, makes final reviews of completed
projects including technical reports and articles for journals,
publications, etc., and represents scientific discipline in meetings,
conferences, etc. - Serves as primary consultant and liaison with internal Foundation
organizations, academic institutions and outside agencies and research
entities to coordinate and integrate Division activities, formulates
long range plans, represents Foundation at professional meetings; and
advises on Foundation objectives, policies and practices. - Designs and implements the proposal review and evaluation process
for his/her program area; conducts scientific/technical analyses of
proposals; selects individual for objective review of proposals; and
conducts final review of proposals and recommends acceptance or
declination.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent
experience in marine geology or geophysics or a closely related field
pertinent to the position. In addition, four or more years of successful
research, research administration, and/or managerial experience
pertinent to the position is required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Appointment to this position may be
contingent upon successful completion of the appropriate background
investigation.
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 submit a current performance appraisal or
letters of recommendation from professionals who can comment on your
capabilities.
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.
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.
* 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 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 along with letters of recommendation to:
National Science Foundation
Division of Human Resource Management
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 315
Arlington, VA 22230
Attn: Announcement Number EX 00-49.
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. Inquiries of a technical nature regarding this position
may be directed to Dr. Bruce Malfait, Ocean Drilling Program, (703)
306-1581. For additional information or a copy of the vacancy
announcement call Myra Loyd, on (703) 306-1185, extension 3027. Hearing
impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 306-0189.
NSF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO EMPLOYING A
HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF THAT REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF OUR NATION