<p> LCDP V DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENT FORM</p><p>(Data provided will be loaded on the LCDP website to be used by the program participants.)</p><p>Details of Developmental Assignment</p><p>1. Title of Assignment: Sponsored Research Program Manager/Oceanographer </p><p>2. Level of Responsibility (e.g., GS13, GS14, SES or equivalent pay band): GS-1360-14</p><p>3. Host Office (if in NOAA, start with Line/Corporate Office down to the lowest level - e.g., Division or Branch): NOAA Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research.</p><p>4. Timeframe (expected start date, duration, any known time dependencies): </p><p>Period of at least 3 months (continuous) beginning sometime during June 2006 - October 2007.</p><p>5. Assignment Description (include goals/objectives/expected outcomes):</p><p>The incumbent will be responsible for managing projects associated with the NOS sponsored harmful algal bloom (HAB) program called Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms (MERHAB). The MERHAB program in FY2006 supports 14 ongoing research projects, funding a mix of university, state, Federal, non-profit and tribal partners totaling of approximately $3.6M. A competition for new projects is planned for FY2007. Incumbent also works with HAB scientists, resource managers and responders, across and outside the agency. Incumbent responsibilities include meeting agency grant application deadlines, </p><p>LCDP V Developmental Assignment Form.doc LCDP V DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENT FORM</p><p>(Data provided will be loaded on the LCDP website to be used by the program participants.) managing competitions to initiate new projects, and complying with agency agreements, partnerships, and programs that support MERHAB research. Incumbent works closely with NOAA Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Bloom Program Coordinator and other sponsored office program managers in CSCOR.</p><p>6. Potential Benefit to LCDP Participant (e.g., leadership competencies/skills to be used - see list of OPM leadership competencies at www.opm.gov/ses/define.html):</p><p>An increased capability for programmatic planning, an understanding of the role of grant-funded research to NOAA’s mission, an appreciation of the diversity of cultures between federal research laboratories versus the conduct of science externally, and an exposure to the challenge of leading change.</p><p>7. Any other considerations, special requirements or comments:</p><p>Contact Information</p><p>8. Assignment Contact Person (name and email address): Robert Magnien, Ph.D.</p><p>9. Host Office Phone Number: 301-713-3338 x159</p><p>Please send completed form to [email protected]. </p><p>Thank you!</p><p>LCDP V Developmental Assignment Form.doc LCDP V DEVELOPMENTAL ASSIGNMENT FORM</p><p>(Data provided will be loaded on the LCDP website to be used by the program participants.)</p><p>LCDP V Developmental Assignment Form.doc</p>