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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Keck-Center/Research-Associate---Ocean-Studies-Board-and-the-Board-on-Atmospheric-Sciences-and-Climate_R0001059">https://nas.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/NAS_Careers/job/Keck-Center/Research-Associate---Ocean-Studies-Board-and-the-Board-on-Atmospheric-Sciences-and-Climate_R0001059</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">Research Associate - Ocean Studies Board and the Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<h2 style="margin-top:0in;background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Job Description Summary:</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A;background:white">ABOUT THE OCEAN STUDIES BOARD</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><br>
<span style="background:white">The Ocean Studies Board explores the science, policies, and infrastructure needed to understand, manage, and conserve coastal and marine</span><br>
<span style="background:white">environments and resources. In addition to exercising leadership within the ocean community, the Board undertakes studies at the request of federal agencies, Congress, or other sponsors, or upon its own initiative.</span><br>
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<span style="background:white">ABOUT THE BOARD ON ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES AND CLIMATE (BASC)</span><br>
<span style="background:white">The issues addressed by BASC are at the forefront of contemporary concerns. Climate change and impacts, global climate models and the implications of their results, air pollution, and severe weather are topics discussed not just
by scientists, but in Congress and in headlines every day. Our understanding of these issues directly affects the nation’s environmental policies, energy choices, manufacturing decisions, construction codes, and agricultural methods. In addition, there are
implications for human health and emergency management.</span><br>
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<span style="background:white">POSITION SUMMARY</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Develops pertinent background research which contributes to a greater understanding of conditions, issues and trends impacting assigned program(s) or project(s), subjects and topics. Drafts background papers. Prepares preliminary
outlines of projects to determine appropriate methodology, which may involve developing an historical perspective; identifying prevailing social and economic conditions, outlining legislative considerations; regulatory impact; international involvement in
issues; and future trends and implications. Performs research and analysis. Documents and establishes files on all statistical analyses performed. Prepares data for use in summaries, fact sheets, and reports. Edits report material developed by committee members,
senior staff, and consultants. Responds to inquiries about study activities and increases public awareness of studies. Manages related databases, including reference databases. May assist with administrative duties related to programs/projects.</span><br>
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<span style="background:white">Applying general professional level knowledge and principals of research, incumbent performs duties requiring the identification and analysis of various factors and independent judgment and discretion to recommend best course
of action. Incumbent proceeds on own initiative in compliance with policies, procedures, and practices, but receives guidance or expertise from supervisor or higher-level staff when needed. May lead and/or supervise lower level support employees.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><br>
1. Develops information sources. Reads, analyzes, and evaluates data and literature. Prepares preliminary outlines of projects to determine appropriate methodology. Conducts discussions with various officials, academics, allied groups and staff. Analyzes data
developed and prepares written interpretations. Synthesizes data for specific sections of the report or other types of output. Verifies references and checks facts of committee reports.<br>
2. Performs research and analysis, analyzing and organizing technical data and reports and compiling summaries of information. May perform basic statistical research and analysis. Prepares and formats various survey instruments and databases to accept specified
information.<br>
3. Manages database to track references. Manages and maintains bibliographic and analytical databases. Documents and establishes files on all statistical analyses performed indicating methodology, variations in manipulation of data and resource materials used.<br>
4. Writes technical papers or summaries. Abstracts information from scientific studies to create tables for committee review or use in committee reports. Drafts, summarizes, and edits findings and provides feedback to appropriate parties.<br>
5. May ensure Federal Advisory Committee Act, (FACA) and Governing Board Executive Committee (GBEC) compliance. Ensures Current Projects System (CPS) is posted and updated in a timely manner, the Public Access File is maintained, and documents are properly
archived.<br>
6. Participates in selecting literature for committee members, forum and workshop participants, and other applicable groups to receive through mailings, briefing books, and meetings. Attends meetings to present and receive feedback regarding study area and
prepares meeting summaries.<br>
7. Prepares the report for review and assists with review response. Ensures edits are included in the report. Creates bibliographies, graphics, and tables for reports.<br>
8. Responds to inquiries from the public sector, sponsors and other scientific peers outside of the National Academies. Increases public awareness of studies. Identifies and contacts professional and advocacy groups interested in the committee’s work.<br>
9. Performs administrative tasks such as corresponding with committee members, participating in the planning and execution of committee meetings, and other tasks associated with preparing for committee meetings and workshops.<br>
10. Serves as a mentor and/or resource to employees. May be responsible for training and supervising junior staff.<br>
11. May assist senior staff in researching and identifying potential speakers and committee and forum members.<br>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><br>
Related duties and special projects as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">JOB SPECIFICATIONS<br>
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">Ability to solve intellectual problems of appreciable variety and complexity using originality and ingenuity. Ability to exercise
appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action. Experience working in complex environments with a high degree of organizational effectiveness. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and
employees in other National Academies’ departments through effective communication. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Minimum Education/Training Requirements:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge.<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Minimum Experience:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">Two years of related professional experience.<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Preferred Education and Experience:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">Master’s degree or equivalent background in atmospheric science (climate, atmosphere, polar) or geoscience (oceans).<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Physical Capabilities:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">None.<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Supervisory
<span class="wev2">Responsibilities/Controls:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"> Reports to program officer/director. Sets objectives with supervisor.<br>
</span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Work Environment:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"> Office environment, with occasional
travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.<br>
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</span><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.<br>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Some
functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Equal Opportunity Employer:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A">It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and
conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition
for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#4A4A4A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Scheduled Weekly Hours:</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A;background:white">37.5</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4A4A4A;background:white">Washington, District of Columbia</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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