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This announcement has been amended to reflect a change in salary and to extend the closing date to August 20, 2018.
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Learn more about this agency06/27/2018 to 08/20/2018
$165,842 - $174,500 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—Relocation may be paid contingent on availability of funds.
Permanent - SES Career, SES Limited-Term Appt. (1-3 years)
Full-time - Full-time.
Senior Executive
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EHR-2018-0001
503606100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens. Recent changes in Federal Appropriations Law requires Non-Citizens to meet certain eligibility criteria to be considered. Therefore, Non-Citizens must certify eligibility by signing and attaching this Citizenship Affidavit (http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/forms/affidavit_eligibility_of_employment.pdf) to their application. Non-citizens who do not provide the affidavit at the time of application will not be considered eligible.
As principal associate to the NSF Assistant Director for the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) and a member of the senior leadership team, the Deputy Assistant Director joins with the Assistant Director to provide intellectual leadership and management oversight in all aspects of EHR’s scientific program. The Directorate provides research-oriented leadership for the Nation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning and education through its four divisions: Undergraduate Education; Graduate Education; Human Resource Development; and Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings. Program goals include fundamental research, research-based development, direct support to students through scholarships and fellowships, and large-scale interventions devoted to enhancing the pipeline for the STEM workforce. The work of the directorate is organized around thematic areas: learning and learning environments, broadening participation and capacity, and professional workforce development. On behalf of the Assistant Director, the Deputy Assistant Director has strategic oversight responsibility for the implementation of policy, represents EHR on internal and external senior level policy and planning bodies, and with external stakeholder groups, and serves as the Assistant Director in his/her absence. In conjunction with the Assistant Director, the Deputy Assistant Director provides leadership in the continued improvement of EHR functions and mission development, direction, and guidance to staff members in the Office of the Assistant Director and across the Directorate. The Deputy Assistant Director is an expert leader, manager, and full participant in the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of EHR programs and activities.
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
Essential (Mandatory, must be addressed)
1. Ph.D. in STEM education, public education policy, or a STEM discipline; or equivalent professional experience, or a combination of education and equivalent experience in research and/or policy in at least one of the fields represented in the EHR Directorate (e.g., K-12, undergraduate, and/or graduate STEM education, learning in informal environments, learning sciences, STEM learning and learning environments, workforce development, broadening participation, and disciplinary STEM education.)
2. Senior management experience in academic, government, not-for-profit, and/or private sector national research and education endeavors directed at the enhancement of STEM education. Ability to establish a vision for the future of STEM education and learning.
3. Skill in building on the expertise and knowledge of researchers and educators in multiple disciplines to develop and implement approaches and programs that address important cross-cutting national challenges and priorities in STEM, and conduct research on learning.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of STEM education policy issues at Federal and/or state level, as related to EHR responsibilities and mission.
5. Demonstrated ability in providing liaison and communication with high-level officials of the Federal and scientific/education academic communities and with officials of major STEM organizations, the media and diverse audiences.
Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 70 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels.
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. New appointees to the SES are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Final selection of career appointees requires the approval of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). OPM approval will be based on the selectee's background in the following five executive core qualification areas: (1) Leading Change, (2) Leading People, (3) Results Driven Leadership, (4) Business Acumen, and (5) Building Coalitions. These areas are incorporated in the five executive/managerial requirements for the position. Information about the leadership requirements for SES-level positions is available on the OPM website.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will not be considered eligible.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. Only resumes 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.
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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.
You must submit your application so that it will be received by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of the announcement.
The individual selected will be required to file an "Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report"(OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
Ensure that your application includes the documents listed below and reflects your background in terms of the qualification requirements for the position.
1. Resume or other application format of your choice. Your application should contain the following information: Announcement number and your country of citizenship (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.); Information about your education, your major, and type and year of degree(s); and Information about all your work experience, including job titles, duties, and accomplishments, employer's name and phone number, number of hours worked per week, starting and ending dates (month and year), and salary. If you have held various positions with the same employer, describe each separately.
2. Narrative statement addressing your background in terms of (a) the executive/managerial, and (b) the professional/technical requirements. Response to the five Executive/Managerial (E/M) and Professional Qualifications (P/T) are MANDATORY. Failure to address the MANDATORY E/Ms & P/Ts will result in your application being disqualified. Your responses should be clear, concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility.
3. Current Career SES. Current Career SES members and former SES members who have reinstatement eligibility to the Career SES must submit a Standard Form 50 showing Career SES Status; OPM certified SES Candidate Development Program Graduates must submit their Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certificate.
4. NSF Form 1232, Applicant Survey. We also ask that you complete and submit the Applicant Survey Form. This will help NSF to ensure that our recruiting efforts are attracting a diverse candidate pool; it will be used for statistical purposes only.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Applications must be received by the closing date on this announcement. Applications may be transmitted electronically to execsrch@nsf.gov or mailed or delivered to the following address:
National Science Foundation
Division of Human Resource Management
Executive Personnel
ATTN: EHR-2018-0001
2415 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314
Inquiries or questions should be directed to: Executive Personnel Staff at (703) 292-4912; hearing impaired individuals should call TDD (703) 292-8044 for assistance.
Additional information on the NSF mission, structure, programs, and operations may be accessed through our website. The NSF provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. 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.
The Evaluation Panel will rate and rank each eligible applicant based on the qualification requirements and refer the top candidate to the selecting official.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/503606100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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