Note: Open to the public Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:
- Directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ocean Acidification (OA) program; develops and facilitates strategies; coordinates and implements ocean acidification research and management activities across NOAA. Reports to Congress on all matters related to the FOARAM Act. Authors and coordinates scientific and technical papers. Builds and leads international collaborative efforts to expand global understanding of ocean acidification.
- Assesses and updates OA program objectives and goals in light of new research findings and establishes research implementation work plans to accomplish objectives and goals. Reviews and revises priorities of the Federal and NOAA OA strategic plans and NOAA research plans and executes programs to achieve these priorities.
- Conducts analyses of the OA program and procedures, as well as procedures within Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and NOAA that impact the OA program such as budget, workforce, and hiring. Identifies problems and makes recommendations for improvement. Oversees the management of the OA program budget of NOAA investments in ocean acidification research and monitoring.
- Provides the full range of supervisory functions to include overseeing and assigning work to be accomplished; setting and adjusting short and long term priorities; finding ways to improve productivity and increase quality; providing counseling, technical oversight, instruction, and professional development of staff. Oversees the performance management and performance appraisal of staff. Furthers the diversity of the workforce to incorporate a broad representation of qualified staff, and relevant approaches and ideas. Ensures a positive and supportive work climate.
