Job Description

Application Notes:

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until filled with priority given to applications submitted by Friday, June 9, 2023.

Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format): 

Resume

Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

Writing Sample - Please attach a brief writing sample that best demonstrates the communication of a scientific topic to a lay audience.

Work Authorization: US Residency is a Requirement. You must reside in the U.S. for this position. UCAR/NCAR WILL NOT sponsor a work visa (e.g., J-1, H1-B, etc.) for this position. U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or another protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required for this position.  

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance IS available for this position.

Pre-employment screenings are conducted for selected candidates; background checks are also conducted for risk-based positions. Learn more.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT AT UCAR

Here is a brief outline of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role. 

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate NOAA One Health Activities and Working Group

Facilitate coordination and collaboration among NOAA’s One Health experts and capabilities by planning meetings, workshops, webinars and other engagements.

Enhance external one health community engagement with NOAA experts and capabilities by maintaining NOAA’s One Health Website, factsheets, presentations, and other such materials for internal and external audiences.

Enhance coordination and collaboration with NOAA One Health and other federal agencies with One Health programs (CDC, USDA, NPS, etc) including supporting development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with partners.

Facilitate regular meetings of the NOAA One Health Working Group by developing agendas, keeping minutes, and tracking action items.

Gather and synthesize program updates, scientific outcomes, and other One Health information across NOAA and the One Health thematic areas via internal surveys, interviews, emails and reviews of program materials.

Support strategic planning and growth of NOAA’s one health capabilities by facilitating development of briefing sheets and presentations to leadership and Congress persons.

Provide first-line support to NOAA One Health inquiries through the [one.health@noaa.gov] email address, triaging, tracking, and coordinate responses.

Support Climate and Health Portfolio activities and other duties as assigned.

Support the National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) Program

Provide first-line support to NIHHIS & Heat.gov inquiries through the [nihhis@noaa.gov] email address, triaging, tracking, and coordinate responses.

Coordinate regular meetings of the NIHHIS Interagency Working Group by maintaining agendas, minutes, and action items.

Support planning and execution of heat and health webinars, workshops, meetings, and other engagements, such as the NIHHIS National Meeting to improve community heat knowledge and action.

Support program management activities such setting up peer review panels, soliciting and reporting on grantee outcomes, drafting budgets or financial reports.

Provide One Health Community Support and Representation

Represent NOAA’s One Health / Climate & Health capabilities in engagements and projects with external partners such as community health workers and professional associations via conferences, meetings, workshops, interagency working groups, and in written papers and reports.

Engage with and learn from the broader One Health community by attending conferences, reading relevant literature, and engaging in discussions with community members, decision makers, health experts, and other stakeholders.

Provide climate and health subject-matter support to NOAA and interagency partners, such as by reviewing content, speaking to media, and participating in interagency working groups such as the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP), and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO).

WHO WE’D LOVE TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;

At least 2 years of experience working in environmental and/or health science;

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired, but not required:

Master’s degree in environmental and/or health science.

2+ years of experience in one health or climate and health capacity.

Experience in one health coordination activity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work independently, requesting additional information when needed.

Ability to manage multiple work responsibilities, dynamically prioritize as new projects and duties are introduced.

Skill in acquiring and synthesizing scientific and programmatic information from a wide range of sources to inform and promote the program for technical and non-technical audiences. 

Ability to build partnerships and develop a network of contacts and resources. 

Adept with web development platforms, Microsoft Office, Google, webinar technology, social media, and other communication and engagement platforms.

Strong written and oral communication skills when conveying  complex scientific ideas to a general audience.

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize meetings.

Experience in managing projects and outcomes of moderate complexity and impact. 

Desired, but not required:

Knowledge of climate and health, as well as in transdisciplinary science and working across the science/society interface.

Knowledge of NOAA organization. 

Demonstrated knowledge with light uses of geospatial data such as Esri Story Maps.

SOME FINAL CONSIDERATIONS

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site. 

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

Inclusive Benefits

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance,  UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional personal development. These include:

Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year

10 paid holidays each year

10 days of paid sick leave each year

14 weeks of paid parental leave

Backup childcare

Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote, and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.