NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Supervisory Physical Scientist, Director of the Office of International and Academic Affairsto join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

Serves at the lead of NIST International and Academic Affairs Office; responsible for the planning and management of NIST's international engagements and relations; represents NIST to international entities including foreign governments/institutions, international organizations, and foreign and domestic academic institutions; represents NIST interest in international issues within interagency policy development committees; coordinates with the, Director's Office and across NIST programs to define international objectives and priorities; provides oversight and management of NIST's guest researcher programs. Provides oversight and management of NIST's academic programs and ensures coordination and efficient operation in support of NIST's scientific and technical programs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Designated and/or random drug testing required
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Degree: 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 Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE In addition to meeting the basic requirements: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 14 (ZP-4 at NIST) level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience with international exchanges, and the role exchanges play in the conduct of U.S. foreign policy. Experience developing and managing or evaluating a broad range of educational exchange activities and programs. Experience providing expert advice and policy recommendations to senior level officials, Congress, and Non-Government Organization on Science and Technology program objectives. Experience providing analysis and implementing U.S. foreign policy related to Science and Technology (S&T) program objectives. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However, an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Contacts

• Address NIST Office of the Director 100 Bureau Drive Building 101/Room A1137 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
• Name: Evelyn Carter-Hopkins
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]