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Careers / Natural Sciences Managers |
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Summary Description |
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Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Agricultural Research Director |
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Agriculture Research Director |
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Chemical Laboratory Chief |
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Chemical Plant Technical Director |
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Development Associate |
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Development Coordinator |
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Director of Research and Development |
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Environmental Program Manager |
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Environmental Research Project Manager |
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Fisheries Director |
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Geochemical Manager |
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Geological Manager |
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Geophysical Manager |
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Gravity Manager |
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Health Sciences Manager |
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Hydrogeology Professor |
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Laboratory Director |
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Laboratory Manager |
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Laboratory Scientist |
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Natural Resources Manager |
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Natural Resources Specialist |
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Natural Science Manager |
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Quarrying Manager |
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Quarrying Specialist |
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Research and Development Director |
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Research Associate |
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Research Coordinator |
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Research Development Director |
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Research Development Manager |
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Research Director |
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Research Manager |
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Senior Investigator |
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Senior Scientist |
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Water Team Leader |
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Wild Life Manager |
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Job Tasks |
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Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
- Coordinate operational activities with external stakeholders.
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Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
- Communicate organizational information to customers or other stakeholders.
- Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
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Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Manage operations, research, or logistics projects.
- Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
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Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
- Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities.
- Prepare operational progress or status reports.
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Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
- Develop organizational goals or objectives.
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Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Develop organizational policies or programs.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
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Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Supervise employees.
- Hire personnel.
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Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
- Develop organizational methods or procedures.
- Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.
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Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
- Manage human resources activities.
- Recruit personnel.
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Prepare project proposals.
- Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
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Provide for stewardship of plant or animal resources or habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, or medical treatment for animals.
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Conduct own research in field of expertise.
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Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
- Approve expenditures.
- Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
- Prepare operational budgets.
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Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
- Present information to the public.
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Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.
- Develop organizational methods or procedures.
- Conduct employee training programs.
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Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
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Work Activities |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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