Associate Director for Resilience (Senior Science Advisor) (IS-0401-14)

Company: Smithsonian Institution
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Associate Director for Resilience (Senior Science Advisor) (IS-0401-14)Application Deadline: 7 February 2025Department: Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Washington, DCReporting To: Director, Sustainability and ResilienceCompensation: $142,488 - $161,486 / yearDescriptionOPEN DATE: January 30, 2025CLOSING DATE: February 7, 2025POSITION TYPE: Trust FundAPPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Not to Exceed Two (2) Years (with potential for extension)SCHEDULE: Full TimeDUTY LOCATION: Washington, DCPosition sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Moderate RiskConditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
• Complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.OVERVIEWThe Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) is seeking an Associate Director for Resilience (Senior Science Advisor) to join the Adrienne Arsht Community-Based Resilience Solutions Initiative (the Initiative). The primary purpose of the position is to support Initiative leadership in strategic planning, gift fund management, and scientific review and advisory services. This involves assisting in the management and coordination of science, policy, partnerships, and funding for the Initiative; and leading special projects, in alignment with the Initiative's pan-Smithsonian efforts to develop solutions to complex issues such as the climate crisis and biodiversity loss.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Planning Support
  • Supports the development of Initiative goals and objectives in accordance with Initiative Director and SI strategic and/or operations plans.
  • Facilitates and tracks the development of strategic and operational planning documents.Gift Fund Management Support
    • Support effective and efficient management of specific Initiative gift funds.
    • Reports to relevant program managers and Initiative stakeholders on status of funds execution.Scientific Review and Advisory Services
      • Plans and conducts multi-disciplinary scientific review activities spanning the fields of biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, and social sciences.
      • Communicates accurate and up-to-date competitive SI awards review and fellowship selection policies.Performs other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
        • Ph.D. in biology, ecology, environmental studies, climate science, or other similar field.
        • Demonstrated experience with the science peer review process.
        • Demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement and advisory team formation.
        • Strong and effective communication skills, oral and in writing.Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions.Join us in "Inspiring Generations through Knowledge and Discovery." Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience.The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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