Job Description
Job Description Summary: In 2013, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine established the Gulf Research Program (GRP) to enhance energy system safety and the protection of human health and the environment in the Gulf of Mexico and other U.S. outer continental shelf areas. The Program seeks to improve understanding of the region's interconnecting human, environmental, and energy systems and foster application of these insights to benefit communities and ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico and other regions with offshore energy production or potential in the outer continental shelf of the United States.
This position is for an Associate Program Officer (APO) for the GRP Offshore Energy Safety Board. The APO, under general supervision, leads one or more of the Gulf Offshore Energy Safety (GOES) Board's portfolio programs or projects that align with the GRP's strategic framework.
The incumbent will work in a team environment designing and implementing the work that will be done under the purview of the GOES Board. There are three focus areas for the GOES Board: 1) Education and Workforce Development, 2) Reducing Risk, and 3) Offshore Energy Innovation. The incumbent will design, manage, and execute a variety of activities including workshops, studies, or other activities that contribute to these categories and the GOES Board's mission of reducing systemic risk in offshore energy operations. This work includes working with the Board members and staff team members to design programmatic activities, long-term plans, and projects and programs that deliver impact in Gulf communities over the coming years. Incumbent applies in-depth professional level knowledge to independently solve a full range of complex problems. The work is primarily intellectual or analytical in character, requiring advanced knowledge. Assignments are broadly defined and require judgment and creativity to complete. The incumbent typically reports to the Senior Program Officer.
Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Program Management and Administration Leads assigned program(s) or project(s) and ensures they meet their stated objectives. Organizes, coordinates, and conducts workshops and other meetings. Tracks relevant issues and compiles reports. Where applicable, and with senior staff oversight, recruits potential program(s) or project(s) committee members. Communicates with and facilitates the flow of information among chair, committee members, and staff. Performs financial and administrative tasks related to assigned program(s) or project(s). Creates, maintains, and updates records, databases, and files. Authorizes expenditures, tracks spending, monitors budget, and projects future spending plans. Represents the program(s) or project(s) within and outside the National Academies. May assist senior staff in the development of programs/projects, including developing prospectuses and raising funds.
Logistics Develops meeting agendas and material, invites presenters and participants, oversees meeting logistics and multimedia presentations, and prepares written summaries.
Communication, Research, and Writing Activities Identifies and gathers research material. Conducts background research. Synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data. Develops written material and coordinates/oversees publication of material. May edit reports, facilitate response to review, and participate in dissemination activities, including identification and engaging of external organizations, preparing dissemination materials, and conducting dissemination meetings. Prepare background papers and technical summaries. Prepares reports on program or project activities. Determines relevance of data and prepares background papers and technical summaries. Manages reference checking.
Teamwork Collaborates with experts from government agencies, industry, non-profits, and other organizations. Works within a staff team, with the GOES Board, within the Gulf Research Program, and within the National Academies. Assist with the development and management of workforce training programs run in collaboration with GRP's Board on Gulf Education and Engagement. Ensures required training is accomplished and participates in performance reviews. Serves as a resource to support staff.
NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Related duties and special projects as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of issues in applicable discipline such as offshore energy, renewable energy, energy social science, energy policy, and workforce development. Ability to solve varied and complex problems using originality and ingenuity. Ability to operate using appreciable latitude for independent judgment and action. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Ability to develop relationships with co-workers and employees in other National Academies' departments through effective communication. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge.
Minimum Experience: Three years of related professional experience. Demonstrated basic proficiency in conveying scientific/technical/policy information in verbal and written form.
Preferred Education: Advanced degree in related field.
Preferred Experience: Experience designing workforce development programs. Experience working with offshore energy safety or energy stakeholders. Experience in interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary projects. Experience implementing offshore energy health, safety, and environment projects.
Physical Capabilities: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel.
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: None.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: Reports to senior program officer. Sets objectives with supervisor and receives input and advice as needed.
Compensation Range: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine support equity, fairness, and transparency in our compensation programs. An estimated compensation range for this position is $70,880 - $88,600. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range.
Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 40%, with occasional travel between National Academies' facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
The National Academies' Statement on Diversity and Inclusion: We, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies), value diversity among our staff, members, volunteers, partners, vendors, and audiences. We recognize that talent is broadly distributed in society and that many perspectives enhance the quality of our work and drive innovation and impact.
We pledge to cultivate a workplace culture and climate that promotes inclusion, belonging, accessibility, and anti-racism; upholds equity; and values the participation of all who are engaged in advancing our mission. By embracing the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programs, institutional policies and practices, and products, we will be able to better advise the nation on the most complex issues facing society and the world.
Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.
Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units.
Job Family: PROG
Employee Type: Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
City/State: Washington, District of Columbia
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