Submillimeter Array (SMA) Director (Supervisory General Engineer)

Summary The SMA Director provides leadership and management for daily SMA operations from the Hilo facility and is responsible for the SMA-Cambridge staff. The Director provides technical, operational, and administrative oversight to engineers, scientists, technicians, administrative personnel, and IT staff to ensure the production of high-quality scientific data and operational agility. Responsibilities Supervisory: Provides advice, and instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters. Periodically reviews job descriptions of subordinates to maintain currency and accuracy. Reviews organizational posture of the division and makes recommendations to higher-level supervisors for improvements in organizational features, structuring of positions, and work methods, to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization of resources. Interviews candidates for positions within the department and makes the recommendation of final selection for hire; recommends promotions and reassignme...