Administrative Professional Role: Provide expertise, guidance, support and leadership to Laboratory management and staff in an administrative specialty. Responsibilities: [Image] Respond to internal and external requests for information and guidance. [Image] Develop procedures and guidelines for use by own group or entire Laboratory. [Image] Review documents, policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and requirements for conformance with laboratory objectives, law, regulation, and good business practice. [Image] Resolve conflicts arising from policies, procedures, and guidelines. [Image] Coordinate efforts with related functions and activities to avoid conflicting/duplicative guidance, efforts, and instructions. [Image] Make recommendations on issues relating to area of expertise. [Image] Participate in/chair committees and meetings related to area of expertise. [Image] Facilitate audits and other reviews by providing information and explanations of why actions were taken. [Image] Manage and complete assigned projects to achieve established goals within time and resource restrictions, providing feedback in process. [Image] Make presentations to Laboratory groups concerning area of expertise. [Image] Maintain records and documentation relating to function. [Image] Present training to Laboratory personnel to facilitate their performance of required functions. Accountabilities: [Image] To Laboratory staff for providing expertise and guidance in assigned functional area [Image] To DOE for implementation of any contractual requirements in area of expertise [Image] To other regulating agencies which may govern aspects of functional area Authorities: [Image] Exercise professional judgment and decision making in the execution of assignments. [Image] Make recommendations on Laboratory policies and procedures. [Image] Convey functional guidance to Laboratory managers and staff. [Image] Give direction to support personnel in the accomplishment of assigned tasks. [Uparrow.gif (122 bytes)] [Image] Administrative Support Role: Provide secretarial, administrative and/or clerical support to Laboratory management and staff in either a general or specialized administrative function. Responsibilities: [Image] Respond to internal and external requests for information of limited to moderate complexity. [Image] Set up and manage file systems to input, maintain, and retrieve records and documentation relating to function in accordance with Laboratory and General Services Administration directives. [Image] Perform recurring administrative tasks in support of operation or function. [Image] Generate, edit, and distribute documents and correspondence. [Image] Provide administrative scheduling support to operational or functional group. [Image] Utilize Laboratory financial systems to order and account for materials, equipment, supplies, travel, and services in support of an operational or functional group. [Image] Give on-the-job training to new administrative personnel to facilitate their performance of required functions. [Image] Convey information, schedule activities, or relay messages to Laboratory managers, staff, and external contacts. Accountabilities: [Image] To operational or functional group for providing support services [Image] To organization management for following BNL administrative systems, records and property management guidelines Authorities: [Image] To access administrative systems used in performing duties. [Image] To make routine grammatical and spelling corrections to correspondence and documents. [Image] To answer routine inquiries and provide information on established processes performed by the group. [Image] To perform work and make decisions within established policies and guidelines. [Uparrow.gif (122 bytes)] [Image] Computing Role: In area of specialization, analyze, design, formulate, and implement computing systems/ applications in support of project needs and/or in response to problems in support of scientific research. Responsibilities: [Image] Analyze project requests and prioritize tasks. [Image] Review available software and hardware. [Image] Estimate resources needed to complete projects. [Image] Prepare project schedules and make recommendations for project completion. [Image] Obtain equipment, tools and personnel needed to complete projects. [Image] Interact and resolve issues with computer hardware/software companies. [Image] Configure equipment and perform acceptance testing. [Image] Troubleshoot systems and equipment. [Image] Design software and hardware. [Image] Write and test software modules. [Image] Interface computers with machinery. [Image] Collect, analyze and store data. [Image] Back up critical systems/data. [Image] Integrate, test and install systems. [Image] Obtain user feedback and make modifications as necessary. [Image] Document the project and generate user documentation. [Image] Maintain computer documentation library. [Image] Provide technical assistance to users. [Image] Perform system administration, expand and update computer systems as required. [Image] Network/interface systems. [Image] Maintain and update completed project software. [Image] Maintain standards and quality assurance for projects. [Image] Protect the integrity and security of the systems/data. [Image] Maintain equipment inventory. [Image] Coordinate support and training . [Image] Stay current with state of the art technology, programming languages, operating systems. Accountabilities: [Image] To supervisor for maintaining expertise and qualifications, and completing assigned work according to schedule and within budget expectations [Image] To project end-users for identifying high level and cost effective options/solutions for project needs, delivering projects/products that are of high quality and providing information, technical assistance, and useful documentation [Image] To project staff for completing allotted share of work on time and at the appropriate standard Authorities: [Image] Sign off on technical quality of products/projects [Image] Identify equipment and project needs [Image] Manage assigned resources to complete project [Image] Respond to users in the occurrence of a technical emergency [Image] Make recommendations for innovative solutions to problems Scientific Researcher Role: Propose, plan and execute scientific investigations in pursuit of scientific and technological excellence. Responsibilities [Image] Propose novel, state-of-the-art ideas for research. [Image] Define research goals. [Image] Survey literature and evaluate methodologies. [Image] Establish and follow experimental protocol. [Image] Define resource requirements. [Image] Plan experiment. [Image] Develop and evaluate model. [Image] Obtain funding, materials and equipment. [Image] Recruit personnel and allocate resources. [Image] Design and configure systems. [Image] Calibrate, operate and test apparatus and equipment. [Image] Conduct experiments. [Image] Define operation parameters. [Image] Collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and back-up research data. [Image] Evaluate model. [Image] Conduct numerical analysis. [Image] Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external research groups and facility users. [Image] Coordinate with vendor/service organizations for equipment maintenance/repair. [Image] Document findings and disseminate and publish research and results. [Image] Apply for patents. [Image] Write grant proposals. [Image] Review papers and grants. [Image] Manage and minimize wastes. [Image] Perform safety checks. [Image] Maintain/upgrade research laboratory/facilities. Accountabilities: [Image] To DOE and Laboratory Management to meet scientific challenges and conduct innovative research [Image] To supervisor for identifying high level and cost effective options/solutions for research needs [Image] To fellow researchers for providing information and expert assistance [Image] To assigned research staff for completing allotted share of work on time and at appropriate standard [Image] To scientific community for disseminating research results Authorities: [Image] Sign off on experiment plans and protocols. [Image] Identify equipment and project needs. [Image] Manage assigned resources to complete research. [Image] Take required action to meet project quality, budget and schedule. [Uparrow.gif (122 bytes)] [Image] Staff Role: Perform the work of the Laboratory within the employee's functional and/or managerial roles. Responsibilities: [Image] Perform work effectively, efficiently, and safely. [Image] Cooperate with and assist other staff. [Image] Develop and manage career goals. [Image] Keep capabilities and qualifications current, including completing required training for assigned tasks and work location. [Image] Comply with Laboratory policies, standards, and procedures, and regulatory requirements. [Image] Identify, report, and protect intellectual property and other proprietary information. [Image] Maintain awareness of environmental impact of work, and apply pollution prevention and waste minimization techniques. [Image] Identify potential hazards, environmental concerns, and unsafe conditions or practices in work or at work site, and implement or suggest controls to minimize risk. [Image] Cease work activity, and/or issue a Stop Work Order upon observing imminent danger, and report the danger immediately to supervisor or ESH Coordinator. [Image] Respond to emergency situations, alarms, or occurrence in an appropriate manner. [Image] Adhere to instructions on location warning signs and postings. Accountabilities: [Image] To Supervisor, or any other authorized manager, for quality and quantity of work, and ideas on improvement opportunities [Image] To fellow staff, for effective communication and safe and professional conduct Authorities: [Image] Act as necessary to ensure safe and effective operations. [Image] Provide input to personal employee performance appraisal. [Image] Seek supervisory feedback on own performance. [Image] Identify training, information, equipment and facility needs to perform work. [Image] Cease work activity and/or Issue a Stop Work Order, if an imminent ES&H danger exists. [Image] Use available Laboratory programs to address concerns and employment issues. See also: Managerial and Functional Role Profiles Radiological Workers Role: Conduct work activities in compliance with work plan and BNL requirements. Responsibilities: [Image] Conduct work assignments according to the work plan. [Image] Comply with radiological postings in the workplace. [Image] Maintain required training qualifications for assigned radiological work. [Image] Report radiological incidents in the work place immediately. [Image] Ask questions if uncertain of the radiological requirements for assigned work. [Image] Comply with stop-work instructions from radiological support personnel or co-worker. Accountability: [Image] To supervisor, for the execution of work [Image] To coworkers, for safe work conduct Authority: [Image] Stop-work for any activity that is not performed in compliance with the work plan or BNL requirements. [Uparrow.gif (122 bytes)] Supervisors of Radiological Workers Role: Plan and direct radiological work in compliance with BNL requirements. Responsibilities: [Image] Ensure that staff's radiological work is planned according to BNL requirements before beginning the work activity. [Image] Communicate work plan to staff. [Image] Ensure that staff's radiological work complies with work plan requirements. [Image] Ensure that staff are properly trained and qualified for assigned radiological work. [Image] Ensure reporting and investigation of radiological incidents involving assigned staff or facilities. Accountability: [Image] To the organization head, for performance of the radiological program. Authorities: [Image] Direct the activities of assigned staff. [Image] Stop-work for any activity that is not performed in compliance with the work plan or BNL requirements. [Uparrow.gif (122 bytes)] [Image] For additional information, contact Robert Kelly Revised 12/11/98 by HRIS