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NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGERS

Occupation Description:

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields. Excludes �Computer and Information Systems Managers� (11-3021) and �Architecture and Engineering Managers� (11-9041).

Career Video:

Natural Sciences Managers

Specialized Occupations:

Clinical Research Coordinators (ONET code: 11-9121.01)

Water Resource Specialists (ONET code: 11-9121.02)


	Occupation Description:

	Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.


	Typical Tasks:

	Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling. Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements. Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues. Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations. Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options. Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures. Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.


	Knowledge:

	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.. Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life..

Typical Tasks:

Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.

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Education & Training:

Work experience, plus a bachelor's or higher degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$210,097.00	$101.01	$62.55	$69.91 - $114.30
Bridgeport/Stamford	$216,898.00	$104.27	$66.48	$78.83 - *****
Hartford	$177,063.00	$85.13	$55.04	$62.81 - $105.03
New Haven	$220,217.00	$105.87	$65.30	$75.54 - *****
New London/Norwich	$212,043.00	$101.95	$68.86	$81.26 - $108.54

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Occupation Outlook:

Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2022	2032	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	840	910	0%	68

Chart of Growth Rate and Annual Openings

Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821

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