[MPWG] JOB: Smithsonian Research Biologist - ITIS Liaison (Washington, DC)

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

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Vacancy Announcement
Smithsonian Institution
Vacancy Announcement Number: 05AD-1262

Opening Date: Friday, September 16, 2005
Closing Date: Friday, September 30, 2005

Position: RESEARCH BIOLOGIST
Series & Grade: GS-0401-13/

Salary: 74,782.00 - 97,213.00 USD Annually

Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - WASHINGTON, DC

Remarks: NOTE: TERM APPOINTMENT NOT-TO-EXCEED 2YEARS. POSITION MAY BE
EXTENDED WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

Who May Apply

Public

All candidates may apply including disabled individuals with eligibility
under a special appointing authority and veterans who are preference
eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable
conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service. (If a
competitive list of eligibles is requested, the applications of non-status
candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be
referred to the Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) for consideration. Status
candidates and candidates eligible under a special appointing authority,
who wish to be rated under both merit placement and DEU's competitive
procedures, must submit two complete applications. If only one application
is received, it will be considered under the merit placement program.) The
Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the
application/hiring process, please call (202) 275-1102 (voice) or (202)
275-1110 (TTY).

Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals
(residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil
service jobs.

Additional Duty Location Info

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR RESEARCH
AND COLLECTIONS (ADS-0525)

Major Duties

Incumbent serves as the Smithsonian Institution liaison to ITIS
(Integrated Taxonomic Information System) and as an authoritative advisor
on taxonomic problems to the ITIS program. Serves as the point of contact
and expert advisor on professional matters in this area to Smithsonian
colleagues, Federal agencies, other governments, institutions,
organizations, and the general public. Coordinates the participation and
contributions (funding and staffing resources) of the ITIS partner
agencies and organizations in order to effectively achieve short and
long-term program goals. Assists with efforts to negotiate with and
formalize agreements with prospective ITIS partner organizations,
including Federal and State government agencies, scientific and
professional societies, non-government organizations, and international
organizations. Drafts and submits required reports to ITIS partner
agencies and organizations. Serves as supervisor to Smithsonian Federal
and Trust Fund staff, contractors and advisor to interns, students,
fellows, short-term scholars, and to scientific institutions and museums.
Makes and reviews work assignments. Publishes scholarly reports on
systematics based on own research conducted in the laboratory, and on
existing scholarly publications. Reviews research proposals, manuscripts,
and publications as requested by scientific colleagues and outside
institutions. Lectures to professional associations and other
organizations. Attends and participates in national and international
scientific conferences, seminars, and societies. Responds to requests for
television, radio, and newspaper interviews regarding
research. Serves on advisory committees for other institutions.

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