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NEON Field Operations Managers are responsible for managing all personnel and activities coordinated from the assigned field office.
Field office activities include (1) preventative and corrective maintenance of scientific instrumentation, field infrastructure and equipment, office and laboratory equipment, (2) field observations, (3) specimen collection, handling, preparation and shipment according to NEON scientific protocols.
Personnel management includes (1) selecting, (2) training, (3) scheduling, and (4) performance management for 5-10 regular full-time field technicians and 20-30 seasonal field technicians according to NEON, Inc. Policies and Procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise all regular and seasonal field personnel supporting field office, lab and collection sites.
- Perform and oversee the recruitment and training of regular and seasonal field personnel.
- Ensure that safety policies, procedures, and practices are followed within their area of authority. Reinforce positive attitudes toward safety and sets the example for staff by enabling compliance with safety requirements.
- Coordinate logistics and schedules, within NEON scientific parameters, for all maintenance, repair and field activities.
- Perform and oversee maintenance, repair and field activities according to NEON scientific protocols.
- Administer the operation of the office and laboratory. Oversees maintenance of office and lab areas including lab equipment and coordinates necessary repair or replacement.
- Act as liaison between regional stakeholders, including educational and research organizations, local property owners and the general public and NEON, Inc.
- Communicate NEON status and activities, local activities and partnerships, and regional issues and concerns to appropriate regional stakeholders and NEON staff. Work with regional stakeholders to resolve issues or concerns.
- Prepare annual operating budget for assigned office, lab and collection sites in collaboration with the Director of Field Operations. Ensure NEON funds are used appropriately and within budget.
- Perform field assignments in a variety of conditions (e.g., weather, terrain, diverse assigned biomes).
- May carry, move and lift field supplies (pack weighing up to 40 lbs.) to assigned field site (diverse and uneven terrain).
- Follow and ensure all NEON, Inc. policy and procedure including administrative, safety, and financial requirements for field station operations are followed.
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills:
- Graduate study in biology, ecology, environmental science or related field.
- Previous experience managing a technical field operations services group.
- Previous experience leading or participating in outdoor activities in remote areas.
- Familiarity with federal and state employment and safety regulations.
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