Position Announcement
Executive Director
U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC)
Application Deadline: Friday, 15 July 2005
For further information on the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, please
go to:
http://www.arctic.gov
The U.S. Arctic Research Commission, an independent government agency,
(http://www.arctic.gov) invites applications from qualified applicants
with comprehensive terrestrial, marine, or atmospheric research
experience in the Arctic, including research management and
participation in the field or at sea. A Ph.D. is desired. Applications
are encouraged from individuals whose research expertise is complemented
by knowledge and experience in:
- the Federal planning and budgetary processes;
- international arctic research activities and their management; and
- the ongoing research interests of the state of Alaska, local
jurisdictions and NGOs.
Strong interpersonal, negotiating skills are important. The Executive
Director is the senior government employee of the Commission, whose
duties (among others) include development and recommendation of a
national arctic research policy, and facilitation of cooperation of
arctic research and logistics activities between Federal, state, local,
indigenous, and international entities. The Commission is mandated under
the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (as amended). Additional
details of the Commission, its activities, and its publications may be
viewed online at:
http://www.arctic.gov
This opportunity is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position. It may
also be filled through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act authority.
The successful applicant will succeed the retiring incumbent on or about
31 Jan 2006. U.S. citizenship is required. Details and complete
application requirements must be obtained from the USAJOBS website at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov under Vacancy Announcement OS-05-78.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, 15 July 2005.
Questions may be addressed to Sandra Wheatley in the Minerals Management
Service (MMS) Human Resources Office at 202-208-6702. The USARC is an
equal opportunity employer.