NSF: Program Director in the Marine Geology and Geophysics

The NSF is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Program Director in the Marine Geology and Geophysics (MGG) Program in the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) in Arlington, VA.  The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of research in marine geophysics, including research relating to: the structure and tectonic evolution of the oceanic lithosphere and its associated volcanic, magmatic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity; the tectonics and morphology of the seafloor and the geodynamic processes that create it; and subseafloor fluid flow that controls the exchange of heat and chemical species between seawater, abyssal ecosystems, and ocean crust. The individual selected for this position will also oversee NSF-funded marine geophysical infrastructure and data centers, coordinating with the Division of Ocean Sciences facilities group to facilitate access to marine seismic facilities (e.g., the Ocean Bottom Seismometer Instrument Pool and 2D/3D seismic data acquisition platforms), as the Division of Ocean Sciences continues to implement community recommendations (e.g., the National Academy of Sciences report Sea Change: Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences 2015-2025).

 

Specific details regarding the duties, qualifications, benefits and how to apply are found on the USAJOBS website (https://www.usajobs.gov/).

 

Applicants wishing to apply for a Permanent Appointment should see Job Announcement OCE-2016-0002 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423526200

 

Applicants wishing to apply for a Federal Temporary, IPA or VSEE Appointment should see Job Announcement OCE-2016-0003 at:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423526700

 

Please contact Candace Major, MGG Program Lead (cmajor@nsf.gov; 703-292-7597), with any questions about this position.

Woolpert: Project Manager-Asset Management or Permitting

Project Manager-Asset Management or Permitting

Leading Innovation and Integrity...

As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert is seeking an experienced Project Manager that is looking for a long-term career opportunity. This position is in Woolpert’s Information Technology and Management Consulting (ITMC) practice and work will be located in Tampa Bay, FL. This practice is on the cutting edge of municipal-based technology solutions, specifically for water/wastewater/stormwater, public works, transportation, aviation and state/local government clients. Our technology projects focus on enterprise asset and maintenance management, enterprise GIS, land management, permitting and code enforcement, custom software solutions and systems integration (including systems such as Accela or Cityworks).

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...

As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries. 

Please no agency or recruiter calls.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa-4972-8da3-2af68e0ffa86

Woolpert is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Woolpert: Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Leading Innovation and Integrity...

As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Woolpert seeks a full-time Systems Analyst to assist project managers with various project processes and coordination.  Duties will include assisting with the creation of project plans, and working with Project Managers on a variety of tasks for the successful client implementations. 

Ideal candidates will have a bachelors’ degree in a computer science or similar, or 3 plus years’ related experience.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn... As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Please no agency or recruiter calls.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/WOO1009/JobBoard/97967b39-b3fa-4972-8da3-2af68e0ffa86

Woolpert is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

 

 

Corrine Lefeld

Administrative Assistant, HR

 

Woolpert

4454 Idea Center Boulevard | Dayton, OH 45430-1500

Direct: 937.531.1584 | Office: 937.461.5660

Fax: 937.531.1299

Corrine.lefeld@woolpert.com | www.woolpert.com

GS-401-11 Natural Resources Specialist

The vacancy announcement for a GS-401-11 Natural Resources Specialist on the State Resource Conservationist’s staff in Lexington, KY will be posted to USAJobs on 10/28/2015. This position has promotion potential to a GS 12, and is open to all qualified applicants. No previous federal service is required. Major duties include providing technical leadership for information technology applications that support conservation planning, natural resource management, and ecological sciences applications as well as technical leadership for forestry within the state. The announcement will be open for 7 days; applications must be submitted through USAJobs by Tuesday November 3^rd.

 

Get all the details and submit an application (starting 10/28) at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/419873800.

USGS - Executive Level Vacancy

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seeks candidates for the position of Associate Director (AD) for Energy and Minerals.  The AD for Energy and Minerals oversees strategic science planning for the Energy and Minerals Mission Area and provides executive leadership for programs that support development of energy policy and determination of mineral resource needs; promote understanding of domestic resources and production in the context of global resource supply chains; and evaluate trade-offs of resource extraction and production, including environmental risks.

 

The advertisement is open all US Citizens.  The salary range is $155,705 to $183,300, and the closing date is 11/23/2015.  The vacancy announcement, instructions and link to apply can be found at:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/419417900

 

Sharon Benitez

USGS Executive Resources Program

703-648-7462

703-648-5200 (fax)

Kansas Geological Survey -The University of Kansas, Lawrence - DIRECTOR

Full-time position serving as the Director of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) and State Geologist. Must develop and articulate a vision of KGS programs, understand the concept of serving Kansas through high-quality research in the applied geosciences, and embrace a collegial leadership style. Requires doctorate in the geosciences with 10 years professional experience, 3 years administrative experience, national recognition in geoscience research, excellent communication skills, knowledge of natural resources and the environmental aspects of their use, and demonstrated ability to deal with natural-resource policy issues.
 
The KGS is a research and service division of the University of Kansas (KU). Created in 1889, the Survey studies the geology of Kansas, develops new techniques for exploring and analyzing geologic data, and produces and disseminates maps, reports, and scientific papers. Among the premier earth-science research and service institutions in the U.S., the KGS has an annual state budget of $5.8 million, a fiscal year 2014 grant and contract budget of $2 million, and employs more than 115 researchers, support staff, and students engaged in a variety of disciplines. Staff collaborate extensively with faculty and students in academic departments at KU.
    
Full announcement and application info. at www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html.  Review will begin January 25, 2016, position open until filled. For further information contact Jim Butler (jbutler@kgs.ku.edu) or Greg Ludvigson (gludvigson@kgs.ku.edu).  KU is an EO/AAE, http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination.

ORNL Challenge Program for Undergraduates Now Accepting Applications

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) wants to pinpoint and capture some of the best new minds entering scientific and engineering fields today, by using a unique competitive process. Students who are interested in grand challenge science and want to make a difference in the world are encouraged to apply to the ORNL Challenge Program!  

ORNL’s two grand research Challenges for 2016 focus on “Simulation and Design of Artificial Model Magnets” and “Distributed Energy Research – Powering Microgrids.” To apply for the ORNL Challenge Program, applicants must write a proposal that identifies possible solutions to one of these two research Challenges. If the student’s proposal is chosen as one of the top choices, the applicant will be offered a summer 2016 internship at ORNL, to implement their research solution. A competitive stipend, housing, and professional development activities will be included as part of the internship.  

Applicants must be junior or senior undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university. There are no citizenship requirements or GPA requirements to apply.  

Find the full Challenge descriptions, the proposal template and the application link on our website: www.orau.org/ornlchallenge. For questions about the program, email Nicie Murphy, nicie.murphy@orau.org or ORNLedu@orau.org.  

Deadline for applications: January 15^th, 2016.