The Internet Engineering Task Force is seeking an RFC Series Editor (RSE).  The RSE has overall responsibility 
for the quality, continuity, and evolution of the Request for Comments (RFC) Series, the Internet's seminal 
technical standards and publications series.  The position has operational and policy development responsibilities.

The overall leadership and supervision of RFC Editor function is the responsibility of the RFC Series Editor. 
The RSE is a senior professional who must be skilled in leading, managing and enhancing a critical, 
multi-vendor, global information service.   

The following qualifications are desired: 

1.	Leadership and management experience.  In particular, demonstrated experience in strategic 
        planning and the management of entire operations.  Experience that can be applied to fulfill 
        the tasks and responsibilities described in RFC Editor Model (version 2) 
        <http://www.ietf.org/id/draft-iab-rfc-editor-model-v2-02.txt>.
2.	Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and technical terminology related 
        to the Internet a must; additional languages a plus.
3.	Experience with editorial processes. 
4.	Familiar with a wide range of Internet technologies.
5.	An ability to develop a solid understanding of the IETF, its culture and RFC process.
6.	Ability to work independently, via email and teleconf, with strong time management skills.
7.	Willingness and ability to travel as required.
8.	Capable of effectively functioning in a multi-actor and matrixed environment with divided 
        authority and responsibility; ability to work with clarity and flexibility with different constituencies.
9.	Experience as an RFC author desired.

More information about the position can be found at <http://www.rfc-editor.org/rse/RSE-position.html>.

The RSE reports to the RFC Series Oversight Committee (RSOC).

Expressions of interest in the position, CV (including employment history), compensation 
requirements, and references should be sent to the RSOC search committee at rse-search@iab.org  
Applications will be kept confidential.  The application period is open until the position is filled.

Questions are to be addressed to rse-search@iab.org. 

The RSOC will interview interested parties at the IETF meeting in Quebec City that begins 
July 24, 2011.

Fred Baker
Chair
RFC Series Oversight Committee