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This position is for the Office Head, Office of International Science of Engineering (OISE) in theOffice of the Director (OD).
For more information about OISE__https://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=OISE
For more information about OD __https://www.nsf.gov/od/
10/11/2024 to 11/12/2024
$193,819 - $221,900 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid contingent upon availability of funds.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
Yes
Yes
OISE-EXEC-2024-0001
813945700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All new SES members serve a one-year probationary period. Applications will be accepted from all US citizens who meet citizenship and eligibility requirements. Please see the "Other Information" section for further information.
Within guidelines established by the Director of the National Science Foundation, establishes policies and provides strategic advice to NSF leadership with a broad policy-level advice, assistance and support on a wide range of scientific and policy matters relevant to the mission of the Foundation in the content of global science leadership, partnerships, and opportunities. The Office facilitates the coordination and integration of international science and engineering programs and activities throughout NSF and with other agencies, domestic and international. It also manages a range of international programs and activities that are responsive to promising opportunities presented by the global science and engineering research and education enterprise. The Office also has primary responsibility for the coordination of NSF's formal science and engineering relations with countries throughout the world. OISE facilitates NSF participation in and/or support for providing general information, trends, advice and guidance about the global science and engineering enterprise to NSF management and other NSF organizational units, and for assisting in the development and implementation of NSF strategies that enable the development of a globally engaged workforce. OISE coordinates its work, as appropriate, with the Department of State, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, U.S. Government technical and national security and foreign affairs agencies, and foreign and international science and engineering organizations.
The Office Head, OISE has managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of OISE staff and resources in meeting organizational goals and objectives. This includes implementing overall strategic planning, and policy setting. Supervises and provides leadership and guidance to OISE staff. Fosters partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, scientific organizations and the academic community. The Office Head, OISE is a member of the NSF senior management team.
Key Requirements:
Please refer to the Qualifications section.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) covers managerial positions above GS-15 in the Federal Service. Persons appointed to the SES are eligible for health benefits, life insurance, social security, Federal retirement and thrift savings plan coverage, and participate in the Federal leave system. Competitive status is not required, veteran's preference does not apply and there are no grade restrictions.
Relocation expenses may be paid contingent upon the availability of funds.
Federal Appropriations Law requires that Non-Citizens meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. Non-Citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens are not eligible for positions requiring a security clearance.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
Only applications submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be screened for basic eligibility according to the qualification requirements. Eligible applicants will be reviewed by an Evaluation Panel according to the criteria based on the qualification requirements. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the appropriate official who will recommend selection. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit reason.
1. Resume: Submit a resume or CV to describe your qualifications. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Full name, mailing address, and day email address and evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of your colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received.
Information about your paid and non paid work experience related to this position including:
- Job title (include series and grade, if Federal job)
- Duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor)
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month/year)
- Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2.MTQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual Mandatory Technical Qualification for this vacancy. Applicants who do not provide a narrative statement addressing each MTQ individually will be rated as ineligible.
3.ECQ Statement: A narrative statement specifically addressing each individual Executive Core Qualification. In lieu of the narrative statement, current career SES members, reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates must provide the documentation in item #4. Applicants who do not provide a narrative statement individually addressing each ECQ will be rated as ineligible.
4.All current and former career SES members must provide an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action documenting their status or reinstatement eligibility. Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their Qualification Review Board (QRB) certificate.
5. *Current non-SES federal employees - It is highly recommended that all current non-SES federal employees upload their most recent SF-50 as part of their application.
Additional Documentation:
In order to be considered for federal appointments, Non-Citizens must affirm that they meet the Appropriations Law eligibility criteria by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit to their application. This also applies to individuals considered for Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignments to NSF. Non citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered. Non-Citizens who are exempt from the Appropriations Law requirements due to their status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on December 16, 2009 must provide a statement with their application noting their exemption with documentation of proof of status as officers or employees of the U.S. government on that date. Non-Citizens are not eligible for positions requiring a security clearance.
Please review your application packet to ensure that you have submitted all documentation that you want considered
Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at https://www.USAJOBS.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the USA Staffing system to complete your application process, answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement.
- Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying online for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application.
-If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please submit a USA Staffing Help Ticket for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website, click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS.
- As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents" and that they are uploaded in the appropriate fields.
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.
IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR DATE OF BIRTH ON YOUR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS.
You will receive updates throughout the process notifying you of your status.
You may check the status of your application at any time on the USAJOBS website
Applicants should click 'Track this Application' in the Applicant Dashboard to receive application updates.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/813945700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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