This position is for the Division Director, Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET), Directorate for Engineering (ENG). For more information about ENG, please click here: About the Directorate for Engineering (ENG) (nsf.gov) For more information about CBET, please click here: Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET) | NSF - National Science Foundation

Duties

The Division Director serves as a member of the Directorate for Engineering leadership team and serves as the Foundation's principal spokesperson in the areas supported by the Division, providing leadership and direction to the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environment, and Transport Systems (CBET). CBET supports innovative research and education in the fields of chemical engineering, bioengineering, and civil/environmental engineering, and in areas that involve the transformation and/or transport of matter and energy by chemical, thermal, or mechanical means. The incumbent has managerial and oversight responsibilities for the effective use of division staff and resources in meeting organizational goals and objectives. This includes directing the activities of the CBET Division, assessing the needs and trends in research and education related to the Division's programs, implementing overall strategic planning, and policy setting. Supervises and provides leadership and guidance to senior level CBET staff (Deputy Division Director), program officers, administrative and support personnel. Determines funding requirements, prepares and justifies the budget, balances program needs, allocates resources, oversees the evaluation of proposals and recommendations for awards and declinations, and represents NSF to relevant external groups. Fosters partnerships with other Divisions, Directorates, Federal agencies, and the academic community to advance the mission and vision of ENG.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an established record of significant achievement in research, administration, and increasing leadership responsibility in academe, industry or government. Additionally, the Division Director must be experienced and competent in technical, financial and administrative management. The incumbent must work well with people, be an effective communicator, and be committed to continuously develop the diversity of talents and skills of the team. In addition, the ideal candidate would possess: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Leading Change. Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People. Demonstrated ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results-Driven Leadership. Demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions. Demonstrated 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. Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) Essential 1. Substantial research contributions and strong evidence of scholarship in areas related to chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/environmental engineering or a closely related field in engineering and physical sciences as evidenced in publications, innovative leadership in research administration, and/or professional leadership and awards in these technical areas. 2. Skill in changing and balancing complex and diverse program demands and available resources in response to major advances or changing needs of science and engineering research and technology and demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment in recommending the initiation of research in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/environmental engineering or a closely related field in engineering and physical sciences. 3. Broad understanding of universities and other institutions where research and education in science and engineering is conducted. Knowledge of grant administration and fiscal management and budget preparation with experience in engineering research support. Desired 1. Education strongly preferred at the Ph.D. level or equivalent professional experience or a combination of education and equivalent experience in chemical engineering, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/environmental engineering or a closely related field in engineering and physical sciences.

Education

Please refer to the Qualifications section.

Contacts

• Address
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