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Natural Sciences Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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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This source lists 16 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2021.

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Core · Task 7209 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.

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Core · Task 7207 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.

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Core · Task 7205 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

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Core · Task 7208 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.

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Core · Task 7203 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.

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Core · Task 7204 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.

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Core · Task 7210 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.

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Core · Task 7206 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prepare project proposals.

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Core · Task 7211 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.

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Core · Task 7215 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.

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Core · Task 7217 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.

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Core · Task 7214 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Conduct own research in field of expertise.

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Core · Task 7212 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.

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Core · Task 7218 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.

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Supplemental · Task 7213 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

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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Supplemental · Task 7216 · 08/2021 · Incumbent

Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.

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