Vacancy announcement for ITIS Director

[Barbara Lamborne]

Please see the announcement below about a position opening at the
U.S. Geological Survey.   Please forward it to others who may be interested - we
want
to have as wide a distribution as possible.

Thanks,
Barbara Lamborne


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 March 26,1999.  Potential
applicants should contact the U.S. Geological Survey Human Resources
Office to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement (Announcement
Number H-99-904).

Address:  U. S. Geological Survey
          12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
          MS-601
          Reston, VA 20192
          Attn:  H-99-904

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 the 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:      March 5, 1999

Close:     March 26, 1999