JOB SUMMARY: The Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) conducts research in tropical meteorology and oceanographic investigations centering on the transport, composition (thermal and chemical), structure and dynamical processes of ocean and coastal water masses; global climate change; fluxes of energy, gases, and materials through the air-sea interface; and integrated coastal ecosystem management that focuses on the Atlantic Ocean basin and surrounding areas. MAJOR DUTIES: The AOML Director is responsible for definition and direction of research programs required to advance the state of knowledge relating to issues such as climate variability and change, hurricane and ocean forecasting, and integrated coastal ecosystem management and recommend revisions to policy or initiate proposals for new policy to provide for the successful accomplishment of AOML and related NOAA programs. The Director must be knowledgeable in the capabilities of, and respected by, the oceanographic and meteorological research communities. The Director of AOML is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the operation of the Laboratory; coordinating the planning of research across NOAA and with the research community more broadly; providing general guidance to scientific program managers; appraising the progress of missions; ensuring the transition of research into operational NOAA capability and information services; administering resources in accordance with priorities; and authorizing and conducting negotiations with other agencies for compatible scientific investigations. The Director is responsible for ensuring efforts are well integrated into NOAA's overall research plan and for providing research excellence in the areas of research being conducted at AOML. The Director will recommend revisions to policy or initiate proposals for new policy to provide for the successful accomplishment of AOML and related NOAA programs. The Director also has the responsibility to foster a safe work environment for all employees with an on-going focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA), safety and health issues, and ensuring continuity of operations. The Director is responsible for providing expert scientific and technical direction, conceptual development, implementation, and management of an integrated program that is responsive to identified National and agency needs for the study of environmental processes that have impact on the conduct of NOAA's mission. The Director is also responsible for all operational aspects of AOML including financial management, budget development and justification, contract and financial assistance administration, inventory control, personnel management, and facilities management. The Director serves as a spokesperson for AOML, OAR, NOAA, and the Department of Commerce among top level scientists of other agencies in meetings leading to the identification of significant research projects and the establishment of objectives. The Director chairs and/or serves on committees that greatly influence the direction of scientific research. The Director, AOML will be as an internationally recognized expert in physical, chemical, and biological oceanography, air-sea interaction, and tropical meteorology, opinions and technical positions that will contribute greatly toward the development of policies and programs within other agencies. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.