PD_DOC_Assistant-Secretary-for-Environmental-Observation-and-Prediction

Position Description

Assistant Secretary for Environmental Observation and Prediction, Department of commerce

Overview

Senate Committee

Commerce, Science and Transportation

Agency Mission

To create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity

Position Overview

The assistant secretary for environmental observation and prediction provides agency-wide direction with regard to weather, water, climate, and ocean observations and forecasts, consistent with administration priorities.

Compensation

Level IV $155,500 (5 U.S.C. § 5315)¹ _{The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (Public Law 115-31, May 5, 2017), contains a provision that continues the freeze on the payable pay rates for certain senior political officials at 2013 levels during calendar year 2017.}

Position Reports to

Undersecretary and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)² _{https://www.commerce.gov/sites/commerce.gov/files/media/files/2015/docorgchartfinal.pdf}

Responsibilities

Management Scope

Not known at this time.

Primary Responsibilities

® Provides agency-wide direction with regard to weather, water, climate, and ocean observations and forecasts, consistent with administration priorities
® Works with the assistant secretary for conservation and management/deputy administrator and chief scientist to ensure integration of activities, functions, information, products and services across NOAA³ _{OPM PD}

Strategic Goals and Priorities

[Depends on the policy priorities of the administration]

Requirements and Competencies

Requirements

® Previous government experience (a plus)
® Understanding of the legislative and federal budgeting process
® Knowledge of the division’s functions and policies

Competencies

® Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across U.S. government agencies and with other relevant stakeholders

Past Appointees

Manson K. Brown (2014 to 2017): Vice Admiral, Coast Guard; Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area; Commander, Coast Guard District 14⁴ _{http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2015/20150317-manson-brown-appointed-as-assistant-secretary-of-commerce-for-environmental-observation-and-prediction.html
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manson-brown-51a3ba27/}
Kathryn D. Sullivan (2011 to 2013): Director, Battelle Center for Mathematics and Science Education Policy; Member, National Science Board; Director, American Electric Power; President and CEO, Center of Science and Industry; Chief Scientist, NOAA; Astronaut, NASA⁵ _{https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-sullivan-3634316/}
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