DOE’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research is hiring a second federal program manager for the Atmospheric System Research (ASR) program. The incumbent will serve as a recognized scientific authority and expert in climate research with emphasis on atmospheric system research, and as such, have the responsibility to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate research programs in this field on a national and international level.

This position is full-time permanent status and resides in Germantown, Maryland. The successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen, willing to travel, and have a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants must also possess at least one year of experience performing duties in the area of climate research with an emphasis on atmospheric system research, and must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate new and highly complex basic research programs, projects, and policies
• Professional knowledge of the broad area of atmospheric system research including, but not limited to, cloud, aerosol, and precipitation measurements, the effect of atmospheric properties and processes, including clouds and aerosols on radiation and climate, and the development and testing of models and parameterization of these effects
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing to prepare analytical documents and/or research findings
• Ability to effectively communicate orally as necessary to serve as a spokesperson for the organization in the broad scientific areas of responsibility
• Ability to plan, budget, justify, and allocate funds among a variety of competing programs and requirements.

For the full job description and to apply online, go to USAJobs 15-DE-SC-HQ-018. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 10, 2015.