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The position recruited under this announcement will be filled under the following appointment option(s):

Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment: Individuals eligible for an IPA assignment with a Federal agency include employees of State and local government agencies or institutions of higher education, Indian tribal governments, and other eligible organizations in instances where such assignments would be of mutual benefit to the organizations involved. Initial assignments under IPA provisions may be made for a period up to two years, with a possible extension for up to an additional two-year period. The individual remains an employee of the home institution and NSF provides the negotiated funding toward the assignee’s salary and benefits. Initial IPA assignments are made for a one-year period and may be extended by mutual agreement. 

NSF is particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in the following ENG disciplines,

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The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences (NSF GEO) is seeking highly qualified individuals interested in serving in science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program. This directorate-wide informal outreach effort to identify candidates with strong scientific, technical, leadership and program management expertise who are interested in contributing to NSF’s mission to promote the progress of science and advance the national health, prosperity and welfare.  
 
IPA assignments provide a unique opportunity for eligible individuals from academic institutions, nonprofit organizations and other entities to contribute their expertise while gaining valuable federal experience supporting national science and engineering priorities. 

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