National Science Foundation
IPA Vacancy
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: E20070037-IPA OPEN: 01/24/2007
CLOSE: 03/26/2007
POSITION WILL BE FILLED ON AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
PERSONNEL ACT (IPA) ASSIGNMENT BASIS.
The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for
the position of Program Director or Associate Program Director for
the EarthScope Program within the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR),
Directorate for Geosciences (GEO).
EAR supports proposals for research geared toward improving the
understanding of the structure, composition, and evolution of the
Earth and the processes that govern the formation and behavior of
the Earth's materials. The results of this research will create a
better understanding of the Earth's changing environments, and the
natural distribution of its mineral, water, and energy resources
and provide methods for predicting and mitigating the effects of
geologic hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods,
and landslides. Additional information about EAR and their programs
can be found at http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=EAR.
This position will be filled on under the terms of the
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). For IPA assignments, the
individual remains an employee on the payroll of his or her home
institution and the institution continues to administer pay and
benefits. NSF reimburses the institution for NSF’s negotiated
share of the costs. 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
nonprofit organizations. For more information regarding IPA
assignments, visit our website at
http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps.
DUTIES and Responsibilities: The Program Director will be
responsible (Associate Program Director assists) for implementing
the proposal review and evaluation process for the program.
Conducts scientific/technical analyses of proposals received in the
program. Contributes, consistent with NSF directives, to the
establishment or modification of the system of selection of ad hoc
reviewers to meet NSF objectives and program needs. Selects
individuals to provide objective reviews of proposals either as
experts or as members of a panel. Conducts programmatic reviews,
determines funds availability, and evaluates similar or related
projects, including internal and external liaison. Negotiates
technical and financial revisions of proposals as required.
Conducts final review of proposals and evaluations and recommends
awards or declinations based on knowledge or resources availability
and program goals and peer reviewer comments. Evaluates projects
and activities that are proposed or funded by conducting site
visits and reviewing interim and final reports. Negotiates
interagency agreements with other Federal agencies for transfer of
funds to assist in the support of research and education.
Qualifications Required: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent
experience in Earth Sciences or a closely related field plus six or
more years of successful research, research administration, and/or
graduate education administration experience (for Program Director)
and four or more years of experience (for Associate Program
Director) pertinent to the program is required.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be transmitted electronically to
rotator@nsf.gov. Individuals may also submit a resume or any
application of your choice to the National Science Foundation,
Division of Human Resource Management, 4201 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington, VA 22230, Attn: E20070037ipa. In addition, you are
encouraged to submit a narrative statement that addresses your
background and/or experience related to the Program you are
applying for. 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). Telephone inquiries may be referred
to the Executive and Visiting Personnel Branch, at (703) 292-8755.
For technical information, contact Dr. James Whitcomb, Section
Head, Deep Earth Processes, at (703) 292-8553 or by e-mail at
jwhitcom@nsf.gov Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703)
292-8044.
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.
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