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The Director, Office of Air and Weather Quality (OWAQ)is located within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. OWAQ conceptualizes, develops, and demonstrates weather forecast products, and works to improve weather forecast information services for the Nation through high-impact weather and air quality research. OWAQ’s efforts ultimately increase the accuracy and precision of NOAA’s operational forecasts andanalyzes service requirements to identify system and science solutions.
Major Duties
The Director provides the requisite scientific vision and leadership to position OWAQ at the forefront of NOAA's research efforts to improve forecasts, warnings, and communication during dangerous weather situations. The incumbent cultivates vital partnerships with colleagues and relevant organizations around the world, allowing OAR to better leverage its own resources. The Director builds and maintains these relationships and ensures the activities of all relevant parties are properly aligned with OAR and NOAA’s mission. The Director promotes OWAQ's role in providing scientific decision-support information and products to NOAA's customers in the United States and around the globe. Specifically, the OWAQ Director:
- Designs, plans, and analyzes studies to ensure that the short and long range meteorological and hydrological research requirements of OAR are satisfied.
- Provides expert analysis and support to OAR and interagency programs in the areas of equipment engineering, development, and management to help maintain, improve, and replace observing, processing, and collection systems.
- Provides expert scientific and technical direction for the formation, evolution, and management of a balanced and effective research program that is responsive to NOAA’s needs for improved weather and related applications research and services.
- Supports the development of new science and technology from concept through implementation, with the purpose of integrating these into operations through the U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP) and the Tornado and Severe Storm Research project.
- Sponsors applied research and development activities aimed at improving existing high-impact weather forecast techniques.
- Serves as a spokesperson for OWAQ and OAR at top-level scientific leadership meetings at NOAA, other agencies, and universities.
- Chairs and/or represents OAR/NOAA on national level committees that greatly influence the direction of scientific research.
- Serves as an internationally recognized expert in problems related to weather, climate and/or related applications, and contributes to the development of weather and atmospheric science policies and programs within NOAA and with other agencies.
- Develops new and improved diagnostic and prognostic weather information; data depiction and utilization; warning and forecast product preparation; and data and forecast evaluation.
- Determines future organizational directions of OWAQ’s science enterprise, sets priorities on current and future lines of research, and allocates resources appropriately.
- Oversees the development, implementation, and management of an integrated and effective science program that is responsive to national and agency priorities as well as the study of environmental processes that impact air quality, climate, human health, and ecosystem viability on local and global scales.
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 (REMOVE IF NO EDUCATION 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-Demonstrated understanding of the scientific foundations and research challenges in a combination of disciplines (e.g., atmospheric chemistry, physics, meteorology, and atmospheric dynamics) and experience in conceiving, designing, directing, and evaluating theoretical and experimental atmospheric research studies of a complex and large-scale nature, so as to lead and effectively manage a diverse research portfolio that supports science, service, stewardship, and the delivery of actionable research information and products.
PTQ 2-Demonstrated executive level experience in the physical sciences sufficient to perceive complex problems in a broad perspective, infuse novel ideas into program’s research and management activities, participate collaboratively in the direction and evaluation of Earth system research and applications, and communicate results and future directions effectively in national and international fora.
PTQ 3-Substantial senior level experience: in managing and leading a complex and geographically dispersed atmospheric science research organization, including creating improvements through new technologies; and participating in the direction and evaluation of atmospheric research.
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 athttp://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.aspExample of ECQ statements are available athttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/refer...
Pay Range
$127,914.00 - $192,300.00