NOAA's Climate Program Office (CPO) is responsible for the development of climate science, services and information products based on the national investments in climate research, modeling, data systems, and observations. The CPO serves as the focal point for activities in support of climate-related research and services that are distributed within and by NOAA. CPO supports observations, research, modeling, and predictions that helps deliver information to decision makers and the public.

Duties

The Director of NOAA's Climate Program Office (CPO) is responsible for the leadership and administration of CPO and for working collaboratively with other NOAA Line Offices (LOs) and the broader climate community. CPO is responsible for the development of climate science, services, and information products based on national investments in climate research, modeling, data systems, and observations. CPO serves as the focal point for activities in support of climate-related research and services that are distributed within and by NOAA, and for coordinating with climate-related weather, coastal, and ocean system activities to understand and communicate the effects of climate change. The CPO Director serves as a strategic lead for NOAA climate activities and provides strategic and programmatic advice to the OAR Assistant Administrator. As the CPO Director, the incumbent assesses science directions and user needs; sets program goals and objectives; plans, organizes, and implements program activities; coordinates implementation with appropriate NOAA components; and performs program evaluations. The position also provides day-to-day direction of CPO's climate program areas, competitive grants, and the administration of grant awards. The incumbent actively works with the external and internal climate science and services community to sustain critical climate science and service programs. The incumbent will also develop and implement new program areas based on emerging science directions, needs of the agency and information needs of external stakeholders. CPO's work underpins and supports both national and international climate assessment activities, including the development of the quadrennial U.S. National Climate Assessment. The CPO Director plays a key role in the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). NOAA leads the interagency effort that involves 14 major U.S. Federal agencies and the CPO Director coordinates associated activities across NOAA.

Requirements

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must possess all of the mandatory Executive Core Qualifications and Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below and the educational requirement. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in managing a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicants must meet all of the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. SES Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ 1 -Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2 -Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3 -Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4 -Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5-Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. NOTE: Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages typed in 12-point font. Professional/Technical Core Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ 1 - Ability to conceive, design, direct and evaluate theoretical and experimental climatic, atmospheric, and/or oceanographic programs of a complex and large-scale nature and the ability to transition demonstrated research results to an operational environment. PTQ 2 - Substantial senior level experience in the administration and management of a large geographically distributed scientific organization. PTQ 3 - Experience which demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with internal and external partners to provide climate products and services, including with Federal and State agencies, local communities, Tribal governments, academia, and/or international scientific groups. NOTE: Responses to PTQs must not exceed 2 pages per PTQ, for a total of 6 pages. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Example of ECQ statements are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

Education

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
Or
B. A combination of education and experience ((education equivalent to one of the majors mentioned in A.) that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Contacts

• Address NOAA Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS) 1315 East West Hwy SSMC4 Silver Spring, MD 20910 US
• Name: Cara Perkins
• Phone: 2405400245
• Email: [email protected]