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OFFICE OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS
Division of Field Science (HFC-140)
- Advises the Director, Office of Regional Operations,
concerning the management of the agency's overall field
scientific resources (including national experts) to assure
their coordinated, efficient, and effective use; provides
coordination between field and Headquarters scientific
programs.
- Represents the Director, Office of Regional Operations, on
top level scientific policy and program matters.
- Identifies goals and objectives for field scientific
activities; develops policies and procedures as they relate
to these activities; coordinates and develops manuals on
field laboratory operating and technical procedures.
- Develops control procedures for field laboratory operations
and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of field
scientific activities through on-site visits.
- Manages the field laboratory research programs; identifies
the need for, develops, tests, evaluates, and/or arranges
for the adoption of new field equipment, techniques, and
methodology.
- Participates in the determination of long- and short-range
field scientific facility needs.
- Coordinates research on the applicability of new, complex,
scientific instruments for field analyses; designs
instrument systems.
- Participates in the formulation and evaluation of training
and career development plans for field scientists.
- Provides scientific and analytical expertise related to
laboratory automation, analysis, and process control and
acquisition of automated data laboratory instruments.
- Develops and maintains liaison with outstanding scientists
to assure the moat effective use of field scientific
resources.
- Develops and/or reviews the scientific and technical aspects
of environmental impact Statements.
- Coordinates the development and audits the implementation of
safety programs in field laboratories.
[SMG 1121.32]
[1-14-85]
[No Expiration Date]