7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 From: "Westby, Elizabeth" <lwestby@xxxxxxxx> Dear Colleagues, The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/USGeologicalSurvey?__cft__*5b0*5d=AZUofIMRYaYwvDNTVNxYWsLatNRDMogRJlT2Bf7iOMDRUNdCOInsfu2zDiFZc4FcZJLyux3cjNx7NuaJvGs0NdD7ffbPjTy2w-9w8vkcVt-1eFTySB6Q9rgO29yveuzf6MktarvwR1Pv3fJiLwcoOn_vGGg2cwYT73_MOdUUNwQcNG0n4oV7YforprJE_sOY294&__tn__=-*5dK-R__;JSUl!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fB1RjCVDHFy00mAUHnMlcHy3y4HKtqfOjKeIYWxQcV7yzss8sIkVVYPXbjs_s_w2FQ5Mj42Q-QVikNh7$> Volcano <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/volcano?__eep__=6&__cft__*5b0*5d=AZUofIMRYaYwvDNTVNxYWsLatNRDMogRJlT2Bf7iOMDRUNdCOInsfu2zDiFZc4FcZJLyux3cjNx7NuaJvGs0NdD7ffbPjTy2w-9w8vkcVt-1eFTySB6Q9rgO29yveuzf6MktarvwR1Pv3fJiLwcoOn_vGGg2cwYT73_MOdUUNwQcNG0n4oV7YforprJE_sOY294&__tn__=*NK-R__;JSUq!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fB1RjCVDHFy00mAUHnMlcHy3y4HKtqfOjKeIYWxQcV7yzss8sIkVVYPXbjs_s_w2FQ5Mj42Q-SM42fts$> Science Center is looking to fill two important leadership positions that will further clarify and implement the National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) and the National Volcano Information Service (NVIS). Both are GS-14 Supervisory Physical Scientist positions with possible duty stations in Anchorage, Vancouver, or Moffett Field. Apply through usajobs.gov before December 29. NVEWS: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ow.ly/lmH850Ql9FI__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!erqWxtk4UT2fAGQ0t3VRfjxkv3M2QezN3HiL2kmG3FtS-R_6VLz_-0UAFsV2M2n4GeXnSqAGHayrv_bU$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ow.ly/lmH850Ql9FI__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fB1RjCVDHFy00mAUHnMlcHy3y4HKtqfOjKeIYWxQcV7yzss8sIkVVYPXbjs_s_w2FQ5Mj42Q-Uf76Fuo$> NVIS: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ow.ly/loIJ50Ql9FJ__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!erqWxtk4UT2fAGQ0t3VRfjxkv3M2QezN3HiL2kmG3FtS-R_6VLz_-0UAFsV2M2n4GeXnSqAGHUvUG0YF$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ow.ly/loIJ50Ql9FJ__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!fB1RjCVDHFy00mAUHnMlcHy3y4HKtqfOjKeIYWxQcV7yzss8sIkVVYPXbjs_s_w2FQ5Mj42Q-fDOdrc9$> *Deputy Volcano Science Center Director and Manager of the National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) Project* *As a Supervisory Physical Scientist, Deputy Center Director, and Manager of the National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) Project within the Volcano Science Center (VSC), some specific duties will include:* - As Deputy Center Director, the incumbent is a senior member of the VSC management team and fully represents the Center Director in all matters relating to the management and supervision of the Center including budget, personnel, and emergency response. - As NVEWS Project Manager, works in collaboration with VSC and Volcano Hazards Program leadership to develop and approve multi-year work plans and schedules to develop and support the projectâ??s national-scale plans to ensure that volcanoes are monitored at levels commensurate to their threats. - Exercises delegated authority to oversee planning, direction, and timely execution of the NVEWS program in coordination with scientists-in-charge, cooperating institutions, and observatory field engineering leads. - Provides high-level vision, guidance, and oversight regarding NVEWS activities across the VSC and with cooperating partners. - Plans and oversees the NVEWS budget; tracks progress and performance in achieving NVEWS goals; works with VSC and VHP leadership to ensure proper reporting. *National Volcano Information Service (NVIS) Manager* *As a Supervisory Physical Scientist and National Volcano Information Service (NVIS) Project Manager within the Volcano Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:* - Provides expert technical oversight of the NVIS on behalf of the Volcano Science Center; coordinates NVIS efforts across the VSC working closely with professional IT staff, computer scientists, VSC management, and subject matter experts to develop a modern suite of data services to facilitate research, hazard analysis and eruption response and improve data distribution to the community and stakeholders. - Plans and schedules NVIS activities to support observatory operations, interoperability, early warning, and data dissemination; adjusts staffing levels or procedures; decides, in consultation with technical experts and end users, methodologies to achieve objectives. - Analyzes benefits and costs of accomplishing work in-house versus contracting. - Plans and oversees the NVIS budget; tracks progress and performance; works with VSC leadership to ensure proper reporting. - Develops cooperative relationships with other USGS and external partners who can contribute to NVIS mission. - Serves as a senior technical advisor on volcano information services for the USGS and the USGS Natural Hazards Program mission area. - Responsible for oversight of 24x7 watch office function, once established, as part of NVEWS. 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 ------------------------------
