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The Directorate of Geosciences (GEO), Office of Polar Programs (OPP) announces a Nationwide search for a Policy Specialist at the National Science Foundation with expertise in program performance, Antarctic treaty support, and organizational performance (Antarctic Conservation Act Permitting). Also desirable candidates who are highly knowledgeable in the field of Polar Environment, Safety and Health, have strong teamwork and collaborative skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and are effective spokespersons in the science community.
OPP is responsible for planning, funding and implementing a program of scientific research in the polar regions. Integrating scientific research with education to broadly disseminate current science, to leverage interest in science, and to increase diversity in participation in science. Ensuring compliance with federal environmental laws and guidelines such as the National Environmental Protection Act and international treaties.
The Environmental Program develops policy and provides guidance and oversight for environmental stewardship of research, operations and logistics to enable research and educational activities. Current knowledge of environmental science and engineering is applied to ensure that NSF research and related activities in Polar Regions are environmentally sound. The Antarctic Conservation Act (1996) assigns environmental oversight and stewardship to NSF. In the Arctic, NSF coordinates interagency research policy and plays a significant leadership role in promoting environmental stewardship in relation to scientific research.
More information about OPP programs can be found at their website.
10/16/2017 to 10/31/2017
$130,692 - $174,569 per year
AD 04
25% or less - Travel is required.
Yes—"Relocation MAY be paid contingent on the availability of funds".
Permanent - Permanent.
Full-time - Full-time.
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No
PLR-2018-0002
481895000
The responsibilities of the NSF program officer are constantly evolving. The program officer is guided by the goals of NSF’s Strategic Plan: (1) enable the United States to uphold a position of world leadership in all aspects of science, mathematics, and engineering, (2) promote the discovery, integration, dissemination, and employment of new knowledge in service to society, and (3) achieve excellence in U.S. science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at all levels. The core strategies NSF staff employ include developing intellectual capital, strengthening the physical infrastructure, integrating research and education, and promoting partnerships. Responsibilities of the program officer include, for example, long-range planning and budget development for the areas of science represented by the program or program cluster, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, the preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations.
PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Please preview "Evaluations" section and "Qualifications" for additional requirements and Quality Ranking Factors.
If you do not have civil service status or reinstatement eligibility, you will not obtain civil service status if selected. If you currently in the competitive civil service, you will be required to waive competitive civil service rights if selected.
Relocation expenses may be paid subject to funds availability.
The Environmental Policy Specialist position is in the bargaining unit.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, expertise, education, and research activities relevant to the duties of the position.
We strongly encourage you to specifically address the Quality Ranking Factors below. This will ensure that you receive full consideration in the evaluation process.
Quality Ranking Factors
1. Knowledge and understanding of scientific principles and theories applicable to activities within the purview of the Polar Environment, Safety & Health Program.
2. Research, analytical and technical writing skills which evidence the ability to perform extensive inquiry into a wide variety of significant issues and make recommendations and decisions based on findings.
3. Professional bearing, interpersonal communications skills, and ability to present and convincingly defend program policies and plans to peers, the science community, managers of related organizations, and senior manager in NSF.
4. Ability to work well with peers, members of the scientific community, science managers from other organizations, and related stakeholders (including international partners) to effectively develop program policies, plans, and goals.
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You are strongly encouraged to submit a current performance appraisal and/or letter(s) of recommendation and a supplemental statement that describes how your background relates to the Quality Ranking Factors (QRFs) listed in the Qualifications and Evaluation Requirements section of this announcement. This information will be used in the evaluation process.
We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
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Transcripts are not required; however, please indicate the year that each degree was obtained on your application materials.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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