Incumbents receive managerial direction from an administrative supervisor and are fully accountable for the activities of their division. A managers plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work activities of a staff of engineers and technicians. Staff allocations and assignments are reviewed and adjusted as necessary to maintain project schedules. Review and formally sign off on all work performed by division staff to ensure its correctness and compliance with law, policy and procedures. Represents the Agency or Division as necessary at various hearings and public meetings.
Incumbents provide expert testimony at court hearings when necessary.
Directs a number of field studies and analyses, identify improvement needs and prepare improvement programs where warranted. Prepares and monitors division budgets. Provides coordination and liaison with other divisions and regions within the Agency, plus representatives of the Federal and local governments as necessary. Evaluates staff training needs and develop appropriate training programs. Other related work is performed as necessary.