Item 3.H-April 12, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Bowen Kindred
Position #(s): 17034
Current Title: Manager, Agricultural Facilities Operations
Current Range: 3
(JCC: 67043;3B)
Department: Administration / NAES
College/Division: CABNR
Account #(s): 1106-152-0117, 1106-152-0126, 1206-152-0045, 1106-152-0021
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Assistant Director, Nevada Agricultural
Experiment Station (JCC 77031)
(X) Proposed Reassignment from Range 3
to Range 4
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Ron Pardini, Interim Dean, CABNR
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
17034
77031 Range:
4
Pos #(s):
JCC:
EEO: 3B
Eff: 4/1/2013
Approved Title: Assistant Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Assistant Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Assistant Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station (NAES), is responsible for providing
management, coordination, and leadership for the NAES Research Facilities The position provides
liaison between the NAES, the University and federal agencies to insure compliance with University,
state and federal regulations and advises on the direction of efforts and resources for the NAES. The
position reports to the Dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources
(CABNR).
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
40% - Facilities Management
 Coordinate use of facilities for research activities at and between the NAES Field Facilities
with individual scientists, department chairs, field facility managers and the Experiment Station
 Maintain facilities in support of the research, teaching and outreach programs at the NAES
and CABNR field facilities
 Manage field facilities managers
25% - Fiscal Management and Regulation Compliance
 Monitor NAES and CABNR field facility expenditures and revenues
 Assist with budget preparation of field facilities
 Review all federally mandated reports for the NAES for accuracy, consistency and compliance
with federal regulations
15% - Research Projects Support
 Monitor progress of the research projects supported, and activities engaged in, by the NAES
 Collaborate with faculty, chairs, and students in developing student research and intern
programs
10% - Construction and Renovation Projects
 Provide oversight for construction and renovation projects at all of the NAES field facilities and
CABNR teaching facilities in support of the research, teaching and outreach programs of the
NAES and CABNR ( has to work with Facilities on this)
5% - Excess or Surplus Properties Management
 Manage acquisition, distribution and disposal of excess or surplus state and federal properties
to other agencies and the public Real Estate???
5% - Water Rights and Other Utilities Management
 Appraise and monitor water rights, rights of way and other utilities as they pertain to the
function and operations of the NAES and CABNR field facilities
Position Description – Assistant Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
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3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
Decisions and judgments are generally made after consultation with the Dean and Director, Associate
Deans, and Cooperative Extension. Department Chairs would generally be consulted and any
Principal Investigators involved, or potentially involved, in affected projects. For some projects, the
Provost’s Office, Facilities Services, the Real Estate Office and the Legal Office may also be
consulted. The position is assigned specific projects by the Dean and should know how to proceed
with some consultation as to priorities. The Assistant Director has considerable latitude for
independent action and is evaluated on intermediate results of actions. Delegated authority for the
position flows from the Dean and Director. This does not adequately describe the level of freedom
this position has.
Impact:
The decisions and judgments of the position indirectly impact the research, outreach and teaching
programs of NAES/CABNR. A smooth interface between faculty researchers and support staff is
essential for quality education, research and outreach programs of the NAES, CABNR and UNR.
The consequences of the individual not performing his/her job would inconvenience CABNR’s
departments, faculty and research programs and would negatively impact the research, outreach and
training programs of CABNR and the NAES. Maintaining compliance with city, state and federal
regulations is critical since non-compliance could result in sanctions and loss of funding which would
be devastating. Since our field facilities are located in various communities, they are under close
scrutiny by stakeholders. If proper facilities management is not achieved, stakeholders would
complain and NAES’ reputation would be jeopardized. This could affect donations, student
recruitment and enrollment, research funding and public perception, all negative impacts for the
program and the University as a whole.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Business management operations
 Purchasing and bidding processes for state and Federal agencies
 Operations of field facilities
 Local, state, and federal regulations concerning agricultural research facilities
 Water rights, rights of way, and other utilities pertaining to research facilities
 Construction and renovation of facilities
 Budget management
Skills:
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Interpersonal and human relations skills
Supervisory skills, including an ability to teach and mentor staff and students
Decision-making and problem-solving skills
Reporting to university, State, and/or Federal agencies
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to:
 Oversee field facilities expenditures and revenues
Position Description – Assistant Director, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
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Coordinate field lab operations with the research, teaching and outreach programs of the
Experiment Station
Facilitate the research, teaching and outreach programs of NAES and CABNR
Mentoring of students using the facilities
Research issues/situations, develop and provide solutions, make appropriate decisions, and
implement solutions; bring concerns to management
Be sensitive to gender, disabilities, and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Field Facilities Managers
Director and Associate Director
Budget & Personnel Coordinator
Faculty, Principal Investigators
and Instructors
Cooperative Extension
Facilities Services
External
Cities of Reno & Sparks
personnel
Various counties’ personnel
Reason for Contact
To increase the integration and efficiency of the overall
NAES/CABNR field facilities operations
To communicate on a regular basis regarding current and
emerging issues of the field facilities
To communicate on a regular basis regarding financial issues at
the NAES/CABNR field facilities
To encourage an effective and user friendly research and learning
experience for our students and stakeholders
To encourage an effective and efficient use of University
resources
To encourage an effective and efficient use of University
resources
Reason for Contact
To communicate on a regular basis regarding current and
emerging issues of the field facilities.
To communicate on a regular basis regarding current and
emerging issues of the field facilities.
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in business
management, agricultural business, agricultural sciences or a related field
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above
required education necessary for a person entering this position.
Bachelor’s Degree and five years, or a Master’s Degree and three years, of experience
in facilities management or a comparable experience
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None