Date

Submission Deadline Extended
Position Announcement
Executive Director
U.S. Arctic Research Commission (USARC)

Submission deadline extended to Monday, 1 August 2005

For further information on the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, please
go to:
http://www.arctic.gov


The application submission deadline for the position of Executive
Director of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission has been extended to
Monday, 1 August 2005

The US Arctic Research Commission, an independent government agency,
(http://www.arctic.gov) invites applications from qualified applicants
with comprehensive terrestrial, marine or atmospheric research
experience in the Arctic, including research management and
participation in the field or at sea. A PhD is desired. We encourage
applications from individuals whose research expertise is complemented
by knowledge and experience:
- in the Federal planning and budgetary processes;
- international arctic research activities and their management; and
- the ongoing research interests of the State of Alaska, local
jurisdictions and NGOs.

Strong interpersonal, negotiating skills are important. The Executive
Director is the senior government employee of the Commission, whose
duties (among others) include development and recommendation of a
national arctic research policy, and facilitation of cooperation of
arctic research and logistics activities between Federal, State, local,
indigenous and international entities. The Commission is mandated under
the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 (as amended). Additional
details of the Commission, its activities and its publications may be
viewed online at:
http://www.arctic.gov

This opportunity is an Senior Executive Service (SES) position. It may
also be filled through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act authority.
The successful applicant will succeed the retiring incumbent on or about
31 Jan 2006. US citizenship is required. Details and complete
application requirements must be obtained from the USAJOBS website at
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov under Vacancy Announcement OS-05-78.
Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2005.

Questions may be addressed to Sandra Wheatley in the MMS Human Resources
Office at 202-208-6702. The USARC is an equal opportunity employer.