Natural Sciences Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
- Tasks
- 16 tasks14 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 11-9121.00SOC 2018: 11-9121
What the work is made of
14 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.Core taskTask 7209Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 2. Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.Core taskTask 7207Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 3. Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.Core taskTask 7205Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 4. Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.Core taskTask 7208Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 5. Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.Core taskTask 7203Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 6. Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.Core taskTask 7204Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 7. Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.Core taskTask 7210Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 8. Prepare project proposals.Core taskTask 7206Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 9. Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.Core taskTask 7211Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 10. Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.Core taskTask 7215Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 11. Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.Core taskTask 7217Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 12. Conduct own research in field of expertise.Core taskTask 7214Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 13. Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.Core taskTask 7212Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 14. Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.Core taskTask 7218Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 15. 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.Supplemental taskTask 7213Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
- Task 16. Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.Supplemental taskTask 7216Rated by 70 people who do the job, August 2021
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-9121
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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