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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