Incumbent will supervise activities related to environmental samples submitted by department programs, other state and federal agencies, and county programs; evaluate program effectiveness and make necessary changes; work with management on budget expenditure reports and budget proposals; provide consultation of scientific findings for management, county agricultural commissioners, state and federal agencies, state university and college personnel, and environmental interest groups; and perform environmental analyses, research, outreach activities, and diagnostic and identification activities in area of taxonomic expertise in the Entomology and/or Nematology Program. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leverage staff skills, and solve problems; build collaborative relationships and foster an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coach, guide, train, instruct, and develop team members; empower staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; create an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; foster a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promote customer service and accountability; motivate loyalty to the Department's/Branch's mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results.