Administrative and supervisory work managing the Environmental Sciences Section in the Water Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Class incumbent oversees federal and state mandated water quality monitoring and surveillance programs and analytical support services. Duties are performed under the direction of the Water Quality Division Director with work reviewed through reports, conferences, and periodic program evaluation.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, technical, and clerical support personnel.
Develops an annual administrative budget for the section. Establishes annual goals and objectives for each unit. Reviews each unit's operations and provides coordination with federal, state, municipal and other personnel. Decides all Section protocol and policy issues. Locates, prepares, reviews, and negotiates grants supporting Unit activities.