As a Center Director within the Southwest Biological Science Center, you will be responsible for defining the overall science program of the Science Center and for overseeing the planning, conduct, and completion of all center science activities, which encompass research related to Grand Canyon hydrology, dryland science, threatened and endangered species, wildland fire and much more science. Some of your specific duties will include:
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-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: Supervision & Leadership, Program/Project Management, Dissemination of Data, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communication.
-Basis of Rating: Category rating will be used in the ranking & selection process. The quality categories are Best Qualified & Qualified. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessment required for this position. Your responses must be substantiated by your resume. If you do not respond to the application questions you may be rated ineligible. Veterans' preference rules for category rating will be applied.
-Additional Assessment Required: If you meet the eligibility & basic qualification requirements for this position & score above the cut-score based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire, you will be contacted via email & asked to provide narrative responses to questions that are specific to this job. The email will include the instructions & deadline in which the responses must be submitted. A subject-matter-expert(s) will use the responses to further evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, & competences as they directly relate to the duties of this position. Failure to submit this information will result in your disqualification from further consideration.
1) The Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) Director conducts sustained, high quality hydrologic and ecological science research in support of the USGS Mission, with a primary focus on matters of ecological significance and matters relating to research, monitoring, assessments, and information sharing related to ecosystems in the West. The center's research program includes studies on aquatic habitats and ecosystems, soil physics, wildland fire, geochemistry and toxicology, anthropogenic impacts, landscape ecology; fish and avian ecology and management; global change; decision support system development; geographic and statistical information and analysis; threatened and endangered species; and invasive species. Please describe your experience leading successful partnerships with staff, management, and external collaborators in accomplishing the scientific and operational work critical to your organization. Please provide examples of your experience in fostering partnerships and dealing with conflicts when advancing the type of research described above.
2) The SBSC Director formulates short- and long-range operational plans, establishes goals and objectives, assesses facility and staffing needs, administers the Center's budget, and supports and implements USGS policies. The incumbent coordinates and supports research scientists and scientific support staff; manages the Center's staff; and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for the workforce. Please describe your background fulfilling demanding administrative and financial responsibilities in a complex, dynamic work environment and your approach to leading and managing personnel requiring different levels of supervision, include examples.
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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.
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916-278-9449
mliu@usgs.gov
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