Job Description
The Engineering or Science Group Manager Department Head oversees and leads a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians in conducting technical research projects related to environmental science, atmospheric sciences, and air quality modeling for the EPA, ensuring project management, laboratory operations, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and lead a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians in developing, designing, and executing technical research projects for the EPA.
- Manage research activities including decontamination, consequence management, measurement method validation, source emission characterization, and atmospheric sciences research.
- Supervise the operation of specialized laboratories and machine shops, including fabrication, metrology, analytical, and microbiological labs.
- Develop strategic plans, allocate resources, prioritize projects, and foster team development to ensure high-quality technical deliverables.
- Act as a liaison between upper management, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to coordinate project efforts and communicate progress.
- Ensure compliance with EPA health and safety standards, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare work plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and technical reports related to research activities.
Requirements
- The candidate must have experience overseeing and leading a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians in the development, design, and execution of technical research projects for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development.
- The candidate must have experience managing research activities including decontamination and consequence management research, development and validation of measurement methods, source emission characterizations, and data collection research in areas of atmospheric sciences, physical, chemical, biological, toxicological, and human and ecological exposure development, evaluation, and application of air quality simulation modeling in facilities such as the Fluid Modeling Facility Meteorological Wind Tunnel and related research activities.
- The candidate must have experience managing specialized laboratories and machine shops, including fabrication machine shops, Metrology laboratories, and other specialized analytical and microbiological laboratories.
- The candidate must have the skills to perform strategic planning, resource allocation, project prioritization, and team development to ensure high-quality delivery of technical solutions.
- The candidate must be able to act as a key liaison between upper management, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
- The candidate must have the ability to ensure compliance with EPA on-site health and safety standards and quality assurance standards and best practices.
- The candidate must have experience writing work plans, quality assurance project plans, health and safety plans, and reports for work performed by ERG.
- The candidate must have a high motivation level and the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- The candidate must have a minimum of [specific years not provided in the posting] of relevant experience in engineering, science, or related fields.
- The candidate must possess a relevant educational background in engineering, science, or a related discipline (specific degree requirements not explicitly stated but implied).
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salaries
Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Educational benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Generous 401k plan
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation days (11-20 days per year)
Paid holidays (10 days per year)
Sick leave (56 hours or more per year, pro-rated for part-time)
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