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Salary: $121,280.00 (Step 01) to $164,200.00 (Step 10); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
This is an interdisciplinary position and is being advertised concurrently with the following announcements: Open to current or former Federal employees: RES-2018-0361
09/24/2018 to 10/23/2018
$121,280 - $164,200 per year
GS 15
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Overnight travel up to 7 nights per month may be required.
Yes—Relocation expenses are authorized.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
15
Yes
No
RES-2018-0360
511855700
As a Director within the National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCAS), Regional Climate Adaptation Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
- Oversees the development, coordination, and/or execution of a regional-scale climate change research program, to include biological, ecological or physical sciences, and projects that will increase scientific understanding of the impacts of climate change on fish, wildlife, habitats, and cultural resources while also ensuring compatibility with NCASC, USGS, and DOI goals.
- Assesses the need for internal policy or procedural changes and provides advice to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of the NCASC science program.
- Supervises and manages staff to meet the goals of the CASC, and in accordance with statutory/regulatory requirements and Bureau/Office policies.
- Defines regional climate change research needs, prepares new funding initiatives, and recommends specific funding amounts based on importance for successfully meeting regional resource management goals.
- Makes programmatic decisions at the regional CASC that affect priorities and funding.
- Maintains liaison with, briefs, and responds to inquiries from Congress, other Federal agencies, states, DOI, OMB, NCASC, and other USGS staff personnel on regional CASC research activities, funding scientific developments and results, policy, regulations, legislation, jurisdiction, litigation, and other issues and problems.
Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:
For 0401, Biologist: https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/0401.html
For 1301, Physical Scientist: https://www2.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/1301.html
In addition to the basic education requirements as stated above, applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equal to the next lower grade level.
Examples of GS-14 level work may include: 1) Developing and coordinating major interdisciplinary science projects that impact regional resource management objectives; 2) developing or directly influencing the scientific, administrative and technical policies, standards, procedures, and instructions necessary for the effective direction and operation of a multidisciplinary scientific program; 3) resolving critical problems resulting from the unprecedented complexities of a multidisciplinary scientific study; 4) serving as the principal contact with other Federal agencies, state and local government organizations, tribes and indigenous peoples, universities, and other groups that may affect the success of a major interdisciplinary scientific program. This work involved other recognized senior technical experts asking the scientist for advice or counsel due to his/her personal reputation in the field.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
--Vacancy Related Questions: As part of the online application process, you will need to respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the following knowledge skills, abilities and/or competencies: Scientific Knowledge, Leadership & Supervision, Program/Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, and Written Communication.
--Basis of rating: Category rating will be used in the ranking and selection process for this position. The quality categories are Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. If you meet the basic qualification and eligibility requirements of this position, you will be contacted via email after the vacancy announcement closes and given (5) calendar days to submit narrative responses that address the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform the duties of this position. You will be rated and ranked based on the information you provide in your resume as well as the responses you submit to the required KSAs. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are as follows:
1. Describe your experience establishing and/or operating a science-based center or program.
2. Describe your philosophy and approach to establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships to accomplish scientific goals.
3. Describe your views on user-inspired research and the benefits of engaging stakeholders for the purpose of developing science priorities.
4. Describe what you consider to be the top three key characteristics of a successful applied research program.
--NOTE: If it is determined that you have rated yourself higher than is supported in your description of experience and/or education as described in your resume/application, or that your resume or application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
--If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Required Documents" and/or "Contact Information"). Please ensure that all documentation is legible.
--If you are claiming veterans' preference you must provide a legible copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, member 4 copy or any official documentation or statement from the Armed Forces that confirms your dates of service and that your separation, discharge, or release from active duty was under honorable conditions (i.e., Honorable or General Discharge). Note: If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty, submit a copy for each period of service.
--If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans’ preference and that your character of military service is honorable.
--If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must also submit documentation that supports your claim, e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (dated 1991 or later) or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability, or the award of the Purple Heart, etc. The overall rating must be identified on your certification letter or separation orders.
--Documentation must be received by the closing date shown in this vacancy announcement. If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans’ preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
--If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, the Servicing Human Resources Office must receive proof by the closing date of this announcement that you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330 Subpart F for CTAP and 5 CFR 330 Subpart G for ICTAP or you will not receive priority consideration. This includes a copy of the agency notice, your most recent Performance Rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Required documents may be faxed, uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Contact Information"). If you are a CTAP or ICTAP eligible, you will be considered well qualified if you earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the assignment of veteran's preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP please click here.
--Required documents may be: 1)faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information") 2)uploaded directly from your desktop 3)uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').
--Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
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.
--Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.
--Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.
--If you are rated as one of the most highly qualified candidates, you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30-45 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified via email of the outcome. You can also go to "My Account" within USAJOBS to review your Application Status.
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/511855700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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