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Ocean Acidification Program News

Now hiring! Physical Scientist- Education & Outreach Coordinator

  • Job Postings, OAP Opportunities

Applications accepted until July 27th, 2021

The NOAA Ocean Acidification Program has a vacancy for a Physical Scientist ZP 1301-3/4 (Direct Hire) with a negotiable location.
 As a Physical Scientist, you will perform the following duties:

  • Develop and coordinate the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ocean acidification science outreach and education. Lead a team charged with coordinating across NOAA and the broader science communication community in the development and dissemination of ocean acidification messages and materials derived from program-sponsored research. Lead team development of new approaches for dissemination of research findings.
  • Monitor and direct the organization’s ocean acidification education activities. Oversee the development of educational materials. Manage major ocean acidification website enhancements. Coordinate execution of ocean acidification-related public webinars. Oversee program communication and educational investments and track program milestones and performance.
  • Coordinate presentation of program-sponsored research findings to lay, managerial and expert audiences within and beyond NOAA using various software packages and social media platforms. Produce original written materials on ocean acidification summarizing program-sponsored research findings for agency, national, and international assessments.

The duties above are described at the full performance level of ZP-4; the ZP-3 is developmental leading to such performance.
Vacancy will close on 7/27/21. Learn more at this JobAnnouncement (Direct Hire): OAR-OAP-2021-0001
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/607243200
 

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