Vacancy Announcement for ITIS Program Manager

[Barbara Lamborne]

Please excuse the cross-postings.


U.S. Geological Survey; Program Manager, Integrated
Taxonomic Information System

The U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, VA is announcing a vacancy
for the position of Program Manager for the Integrated Taxonomic
Information System (ITIS).  This announcement closes November
4, 1998.  Potential applicants should contact the U.S. Geological
Survey Human Resources Office to obtain a copy of the vacancy
announcement (Announcement Number           H-98-908).

Address:  U. S. Geological Survey
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
MS-601
Reston, VA 20192
Attn:  H-98-908

Phone:    (703) 648-6131

EEO Disclaimer:  The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Selection for this position will be made solely on the basis of merit,
fitness and qualifications without regard to race, sex, color, creed,
age, marital status, national origin, nondisqualifying handicap
conditions, or any other non-merit factors.

Duties:    The incumbent of this position will lead the planning and
operation of the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
program by coordinating with ITIS partner organizations (national
and international) in developing short-term and strategic plans for
ITIS development, setting priorities for ITIS enhancement and data
development; and in identifying funding and staffing resources and
resource needs.  The incumbent will also be responsible for overall
management of ITIS Program to ensure scientific credibility and
customer satisfaction.  They will lead efforts to acquire additional
funding and/or staffing resources necessary to meet ITIS Program
goals, by developing and justifying budget increase requests and/or
by seeking opportunities to collaborate with and leverage related
programs and activities.  They will represent the U.S. Geological
Survey, ITIS and the ITIS partners as the principal scientific,
technical, and programmatic expert at national and international
meetings, negotiations, workshops, conferences, and presentations.

Open:  October 15, 1998

Close:  November 4, 1998