Assembles, directs and coordinates the work of scientists, geologists and engineers which identify and develop solutions to complex problems. The environmental management field may include air pollution control, hazardous, solid and toxic waste management, public health, underground injection control, fuel storage systems, radiation protection, pesticide control, water supply, water quality management, water pollution control, toxic substance control, groundwater protection, water resources, water basins, environmental remediation, plant disease, pest infestation, and other closely related programs. May formulate and ensure the implementation of environmental policies through evaluation and review of other agencies and environmental advisory groups. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category.
Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps.
Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations. Work often involves a variety of unrelated processes and may require planning or carrying out a sequence of actions or both. Several alternatives usually exist at this level for approaching problems or situations. Workers at this level exercise a considerable amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by occasional review and by reporting to or consultation with supervisors or superiors.