The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: National Institutes of Health

August 06, 2009

Job Posting: National Institutes of Health

NIH is accepting applications for a Deputy Ombudsman to fill the vacancy left by Kevin Jessar. The GS-15 position provides conflict resolution services to NIH employees and gives advice to the NIH Director and senior administrators on a broad range of NIH workplace issues. The Deputy Ombuds reports directly to Ombudsman and Director of the Center for Cooperative Resolution, Howard Gadlin, one of the leaders of the profession. At least one year of experience with conflict management is required. The position pays $120,830-$153,200 per year. Applications are due August 20, 2009. (USA Jobs; Federal Government Jobs.)

Related posts: Perspective on Ethical Standards for Federal Mediators and Ombuds; NIH Ombuds Addresses the Complexities of Race-Related Conflict; New Ombuds at American Red Cross.

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Tom Kosakowski10/20/2009 2:24 PM
In October, the NIH announced that it had canceled this posting.
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