Natural Sciences Managers

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Natural Sciences Managers spend a lot of their time Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, and Written Comprehension. Natural Sciences Managers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Administration and Management, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Science.

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Work Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Getting Information

Processing Information

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing Data or Information

Thinking Creatively

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Scheduling Work and Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Training and Teaching Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Developing and Building Teams

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Interacting With Computers

Coaching and Developing Others

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Performing Administrative Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Controlling Machines and Processes

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing General Physical Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Staffing Organizational Units

Selling or Influencing Others

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Assisting and Caring for Others

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

Oral Expression

Deductive Reasoning

Written Comprehension

Written Expression

Speech Clarity

Inductive Reasoning

Originality

Fluency of Ideas

Near Vision

Number Facility

Mathematical Reasoning

Information Ordering

Problem Sensitivity

Category Flexibility

Speech Recognition

Selective Attention

Perceptual Speed

Far Vision

Flexibility of Closure

Finger Dexterity

Visualization

Trunk Strength

Visual Color Discrimination

Time Sharing

Memorization

Speed of Closure

Auditory Attention

Depth Perception

Hearing Sensitivity

Multilimb Coordination

Control Precision

Interests

Enterprising

Investigative

Realistic

Conventional

Social

Artistic

Knowledge

Administration and Management

Customer and Personal Service

Mathematics

Chemistry

Biology

Law and Government

Engineering and Technology

English Language

Education and Training

Computers and Electronics

Production and Processing

Personnel and Human Resources

Communications and Media

Physics

Public Safety and Security

Sales and Marketing

Geography

Clerical

Psychology

Mechanical

Building and Construction

Economics and Accounting

Design

History and Archeology

Transportation

Telecommunications

Medicine and Dentistry

Sociology and Anthropology

Wages

New Jersey

$158,760

Pennsylvania

$156,300

California

$138,290

Virginia

$136,770

Massachusetts

$134,260

District of Columbia

$129,750

North Carolina

$128,690

Illinois

$128,640

Texas

$123,670

Maryland

$122,750

New York

$119,950

Colorado

$119,170

Connecticut

$116,690

Ohio

$109,840

Rhode Island

$109,240

Washington

$108,980

Florida

$107,050

Alabama

$106,360

Minnesota

$106,360

Kansas

$105,550

New Mexico

$102,160

Iowa

$101,570

Missouri

$100,460

Wisconsin

$98,830

New Hampshire

$98,390

Michigan

$98,190

Mississippi

$98,180

Oklahoma

$98,180

West Virginia

$97,940

Hawaii

$97,560

Oregon

$94,890

Georgia

$94,410

Nevada

$93,760

South Dakota

$93,150

North Dakota

$92,740

Arkansas

$92,600

South Carolina

$90,260

Vermont

$90,020

Nebraska

$90,020

Louisiana

$90,010

Wyoming

$90,000

Montana

$89,450

Tennessee

$87,300

Arizona

$87,290

Maine

$87,290

Utah

$87,280

Kentucky

$86,430

Alaska

$83,620

Idaho

$82,570

Puerto Rico

$73,320

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Science

Time Management

Management of Personnel Resources

Operations Analysis

Active Listening

Active Learning

Coordination

Speaking

Writing

Critical Thinking

Mathematics

Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Complex Problem Solving

Social Perceptiveness

Management of Financial Resources

Instructing

Systems Evaluation

Systems Analysis

Persuasion

Learning Strategies

Technology Design

Negotiation

Service Orientation

Management of Material Resources

Quality Control Analysis

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Programming

Work Values

Independence

Working Conditions

Achievement

Support

Recognition

Relationships

Work Styles

Analytical Thinking

Initiative

Integrity

Leadership

Adaptability/Flexibility

Persistence

Dependability

Cooperation

Independence

Stress Tolerance

Attention to Detail

Achievement/Effort

Self Control

Innovation

Social Orientation

Concern for Others

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Telephone

Work With Work Group or Team

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Coordinate or Lead Others

Letters and Memos

Contact With Others

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Deal With External Customers

Frequency of Decision Making

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Time Pressure

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Sitting

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Level of Competition

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Physical Proximity

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Duration of Typical Work Week

Consequence of Error

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Standing

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Degree of Automation

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Under Cover

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Work Schedules

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Radiation

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Letters and Memos

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Disease or Infections

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Exposed to Radiation

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Exposed to High Places

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Outdoors, Under Cover

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Public Speaking

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Walking and Running

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Standing

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Frequency of Decision Making

Electronic Mail

Letters and Memos

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Time Pressure

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Contaminants

Public Speaking

Frequency of Decision Making

Outdoors, Under Cover

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to High Places

Letters and Memos

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Radiation

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Electronic Mail

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Telephone

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Frequency of Decision Making

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Time Pressure

Public Speaking

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Contaminants

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Telephone

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Outdoors, Under Cover

Face-to-Face Discussions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Electronic Mail

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Radiation

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Contaminants

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Public Speaking

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Outdoors, Under Cover

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Letters and Memos

Time Pressure

Frequency of Decision Making

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Telephone

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Work With Work Group or Team

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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

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

Plan and direct research, development, and production activities.

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

Prepare project proposals.

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

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

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

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

Develop innovative technology and train staff for its implementation.

- Importance Supplemental-

Provide for stewardship of plant and animal resources and habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, and medical treatment for animals.

Conduct own research in field of expertise.

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

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

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

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

- Relevance of Task Core-

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

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

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

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

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

Plan and direct research, development, and production activities.

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

Prepare project proposals.

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

Develop innovative technology and train staff for its implementation.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

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

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

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

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

Conduct own research in field of expertise.

Provide for stewardship of plant and animal resources and habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, and medical treatment for animals.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

Plan and direct research, development, and production activities.

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

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

Develop innovative technology and train staff for its implementation.

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

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

Prepare project proposals.

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

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

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide for stewardship of plant and animal resources and habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, and medical treatment for animals.

Conduct own research in field of expertise.

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

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

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

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

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-