Natural Sciences Managers

Natural Sciences Managers typically perform the following tasks: • Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff. • Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing. • Plan or direct research, development, or production activities. • Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports. • Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance. • Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status. • Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals. • Prepare project proposals. • Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement. • Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence. • Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports. • Conduct own research in field of expertise. • Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation. • Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field. • 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. • Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.