JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Inventory and Monitoring Division. As Lead for the Inventory and Assessment Program, the incumbent independently plans, initiates, directs, and manages a complex, interdisciplinary, scientific program of national scope and significance that involves more than 300 units of the National Park System. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 12/20/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The major duties of the Interdisciplinary Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Helps supervise the staff of Central Support Office for the Inventory and Monitoring Division (IMD), comprised of permanent professional employees ranging in grade from GS-09 through GS-13 and including positions in the following series: data management and science, biology, ecology, physical science, and natural resource management. In this capacity, plans, assigns, prioritizes, and reviews work; undertakes staff performance reviews; initiates employees awards; provides for training and employee development opportunities; makes decisions on any work problems that may arise; initiates recruitment actions and interviews and selects candidates for positions; and performs other supervisory functions. Supports in the development and manages the execution of Inventory and Monitoring Division and network workplans in support of Division and NRSS goals and priorities. Assists in management of Central Support Office, including budget and staffing requirements and program needs to carry out national level priorities and support regional and network science programs. Evaluates scientific program progress and supports Division Lead as required to accomplish program goals. Manages execution of Division and network workplans and annual reporting in support of Division and NRSS goals and priorities. Supports network programs and the Inventory and Monitoring Division Leadership team (IMDLT) in the delivery and timely distribution of inventory and monitoring science information, data, science communication products. Responsible for scientific integrity, peer review, reporting, and provision of actionable and accessible scientific information and data to I&M parks and other NPS partners. Assists Division Lead in strategic scientific investments and initiatives, development of science communication products and stories, and contracts and agreements for science products and delivery Provides oversight and strategic guidance for IMD regional program managers, network program managers, and park partners. In partnership with IMDLT, evaluates network programs to ensure sustainable and relevant delivery of science information to parks and network Board of Directors. Brings systems thinking to develop partnerships within IMD and with other Divisions. Supports the inventory program in executing program and providing inventory science to parks service wide. Oversees analytical support for IMD program. Supports the science communication program in generating partnerships, narratives, stories, publications, data visualization, and other products to highlight I&M program and science for natural resource management Develops and maintains effective working relationships with networks, other division staff, NRSS leadership, park managers, industry, research and technical partners, and other stakeholders involved with natural resource management and monitoring science in parks. Leads division efforts to support parks and others in using I&M information in planning and decision making and works to make this a routine practice IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
