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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.training.nih.gov/jobs/view/_10/7355/Program_Director_-_Biological_Science_Administrator_Program_Director">https://www.training.nih.gov/jobs/view/_10/7355/Program_Director_-_Biological_Science_Administrator_Program_Director</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#00413C;text-transform:uppercase">PROGRAM DIRECTOR - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;text-transform:uppercase">NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#595959">Position Description:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Biological Science Administrator (Program Director) position for the Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems
(AOE) Program within the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO), Alexandria, VA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">For more information on GEO please click <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=GEO"><span style="color:#357DB4;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">For more information on OPP please click <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=OPP"><span style="color:#357DB4;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><em><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Responsibilities:</span></em><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">ANT supports cutting-edge research that (1) expands fundamental knowledge of the Antarctic and the natural laboratory
it represents across a range of disciplines, (2) improves understanding of interactions between the Antarctic and Southern Ocean region and Earth system, and (3) utilizes the unique characteristics of the Antarctic continent as an observing platform. The U.S.
Antarctic Program (USAP) supports scientific research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean with logistics provided by OPP’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics Section (AIL).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">The AOE Program Director is responsible for managing a proposal driven grants program and for overseeing a research portfolio directed at all levels of biologically related
organization from molecular, cellular, and organismal, to communities, ecosystems, and global processes. The Program Director has the opportunity to shape future directions for the program through interactions with the research community, related research
programs within ANT, other NSF divisions, and organizations external to NSF.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Applicants do not need prior Antarctic or polar experience to be considered for this position. However, the incumbent <strong><span style="font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">must</span></strong> have
demonstrated experience leading an active biological research portfolio focused on the research areas described above. <strong><span style="font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Antarctic Sciences does not support
biomedical research. Therefore, expertise in this research area will not be a critical ranking factor in our selection process.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><i><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Management:</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Manages the merit review process for the AOE Program in accordance with NSF policies and develops recommendations for awards based on reviewer
advice, knowledge of the research proposed, and appropriate regard for program balance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Oversees NSF-funded Antarctic science programs within the AOE portfolio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Manages AOE program resources. Convenes external oversight and management reviews as necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><i><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Planning:</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Leads and facilitates research community activities to develop long-range scientific plans for biological sciences in the Antarctic with
due cognizance for the total scope and nature of polar research activities, the resources available or required, and the national and international interests to be served. Functions as an agent for change when improvement, innovation, or redirection of activities
is warranted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Develops educational and other initiatives to promote diversity in the AOE Program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Works with other Section and Office managers to plan and implement Antarctic field projects and ensures efficient utilization of resources
by projects deployed to Antarctica.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><i><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Coordination:</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Serves as ANT’s representative on national and international scientific committees having a related scientific purview.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Serves as the focal point for the coordination of program plans related to AOE with other NSF programs, other Federal agencies, and with
other nation's Antarctic programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Serves on NSF committees and working groups, as required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><strong><i><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Deployment:</span></i></strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Essential to duties of this position is deployment as NSF Science Representative in Antarctica for periods of several weeks each year. This
requires that the program officer be cleared medically for remote deployment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">As part of annual Antarctic deployment, the incumbent reviews field programs and evaluates existing support modes and practices to improve
science support infrastructure for research across all research areas supported by ANT.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#595959">Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a Biological Science plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial
experience pertinent to the position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">This position is outside the competitive civil service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><em><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Conditions of Employment:</span></em><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Background investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">To Apply:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode",sans-serif;color:#333333">Please visit <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564024100"><span style="color:#357DB4;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564024100</span></a> (permanent)
or <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564024400"><span style="color:#357DB4;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/564024400 </span></a>(temporary).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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