Item 3.A-June 8, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Eugenie Montblanc
Position #(s): 17657
Current Title: Coordinator, Science Delivery Project
Current Range: 2
(JCC:67011;3D;CM3501;CC043;E)
Department: Natural Resources and
College/Division: College of Agriculture,
Environmental Science (NRES)
Biotechnology and Natural Resources
Account #(s): 1320-153-52XJ
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
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to Range
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JCC (Current
(X ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
assigned):
Coordinator, Science Delivery Project
2
67011
Manager, Science Delivery Project
3
67263
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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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Elizabeth Leger, PI
/ Mark Walker, Chair, NRES
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Director/Chair/Dean
Ron Pardini, Interim Dean, CABNR
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #:
EEO Code: 3D
CUPA Code: CM3501
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 043
Job Class Code:
Range:
Effective Date: 6/1/2012
Approved Title:
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Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description - Science Delivery Project – Line of Progression
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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 grant-funded Science Delivery Project involves communicating current land management science
information and providing problem solving between researchers and managers within the Great Basin
(GB) in Nevada. The Coordinator, Science Delivery Project and the Manager, Science Delivery
Project reports to the Principal Investigator (PI) of the project located in the Natural Resources and
Environmental Science (NRES) department at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Range 2:
The Coordinator, Science Delivery Project, directs and coordinates enhanced communication and
problem solving and ensures that information and data can be directly accessed for timely sciencebased land management decisions.
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
The Manager, Science Delivery Project, manages the grant activities and budget, writes annual
reports for submission to funding agency, and develops and prepares renewals for future project
funding. The incumbent represents the project at trade shows and workshops and supervises data
collection by technicians.
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).
Range 2:
40% - Research Coordination and Development
 Coordinate project activities and manage communications between stakeholders
 Develop, compile and synthesize research results for production of field guides that are easy
to follow and understand to aid land managers in making decisions based on current available
science
 Provide regular project updates to GB land managers, techs, researchers, and other GB
organizations
 Engage field level personnel to identify areas for improved communication and access to land
management information
 Work with other GB coordinators to identify and develop potential facilitators for intra- and
inter-agency information transfer
 Remain current on management issues and research connections and improve information
transfer
40% - Technical Assistance
 Act as the primary contact for Science Delivery assistance and information
 Work with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to ensure web information clearinghouse meets
participants’ needs
 Develop transfer technology and science integration methodologies
 Develop cadres of research and field experts to address specific on-site land management
issues
 Connect land managers with cadres and/or deliver technical assistance to participants
20% - Workshops and Field Trips Organization
 Organize and participate in interagency workshops for new research, project updates, and
face-to-face communication
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Organize and participate in field tours for site-specific land management information sharing
Organize demonstrations for application of new treatment methodologies
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
30% - Research Coordination and Development
 Oversee the research of literature, surveys, and other sources of information for
dissemination to public
 Oversee the production of webinars on current research topics
30% - Technical Assistance
 Same as above
20% - Project Management
 Manage budget and ensure grant deliverables are met
 Ensure legal compliance with funding agency and University policies
 Write and submit annual reports
 Develop and write renewal proposals for additional funding
 Supervise technicians collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data
 Select scientists for inclusion of their work as participants in an annual seminar
 Coordinate web content and development with Web Specialist at U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS)
20% - Workshops and Field Trips Organization
 Represent project at trade shows and workshops
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:
Range 2:
The Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining communication with and providing
information to customers within and outside of the University on a daily basis. The incumbent works
under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. After parameters are set, the Coordinator
uses some independent judgment in making decisions regarding information communicated,
organization of workshops and field tours, and delivery of technical assistance to customers. The
PI/supervisor advises on more complex questions received from customers and future project
development.
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
The Manager manages the grant budget, including developing requests for changes to budget, and
gathering information and writing required reports for funding agency. The incumbent works under the
direct supervision of the Principal Investigator. The Manager selects scientists and their work to be
included as seminar participants. The Manager must be knowledgeable in Federal and University
contracting regulations and guidelines and uses independent judgment in making decisions regarding
management of the budget, hiring of staff and direction on content for the website. The PI/supervisor
is involved with future project development and final approval of budget change requests to funding
agency.
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Impact:
Range 2:
The decisions and judgments made by the incumbent impact the level of success of the Science
Delivery Project. Because of the high visibility to the public, the position has a direct impact on the
perception of the project, department, college, and University. Inadequate performance may result in
contractual obligation failures and dissatisfaction resulting in loss of future funding.
Range 3 (in addition to above R2):
Errors in budget formulation, expenditures and future funding requests would cause a loss of future
project funding and discontinuation of project. Errors in data collection and reporting would result in
misinformation given to customers and the funding agency and a loss of credibility of the unit and
University.
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:
Range 2:
 Great Basin land management issues
 Meeting/event planning and organization
 Data collection
Range 3:
 Proposal and budget development, planning, and management
 Federal grant and contract rules and regulations
 Technology transfer and science integration methods
 Higher education accounting and business procedures
 Higher education policies and procedures on allowable use of funding resources and grants,
contracts and sponsored projects
 Administration of grants and contracts
 Reporting to University, State, and/or Federal agencies
Skills:
Range 2:
 Effective verbal and written communication
 Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not
limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
 Organizational skills
 Time and task management skills
 Interpersonal and human relations skills
Range 3:
 Supervisory skills, including an ability to teach and mentor staff
 Report writing and submittal to funding agency
 Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to:
Range 2:
 Present information to large and diverse audiences
 Be enthusiastic and positive when interacting with participants
 Maintain a timely, consistent, consumer-oriented approach with customers and/or clients
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Coordinate administrative activities
Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
Apply established rules and procedures and make decisions that affect quality, accuracy, or
effectiveness of results
Range 3:
 Maintain professional business and work ethics and standards
 Supervise and assist staff with coordination of work efforts
 Manage and assess goals and objectives of staff’s program and/or work
 Manage resources effectively and efficiently
 Develop credibility, establish rapport, and formulate partnerships with diverse populations that
result in collaborative efforts, and sustain effective cooperative working relationships
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
Range 2:
NRES and Biology faculty
GB Coordinators
Range 3:
Controller’s Office
Office of Sponsored Projects
Administration
External
Range 2:
U.S. Forest Service (USFS);
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(USFWS); U.S.G.S.;
National Park Service (NPS);
U.S. Bureau of Land
Management (BLM)
GB land managers, technicians,
researchers, and other GB
organizations
Range 3:
Project Advisory Board (other
participating universities )
Reason for Contact
To enlist their expertise and to identify areas for improved
communication and access to land management information
To identify and develop potential facilitators for intra- and interagency information transfer
To ensure compliance with policies and procedures
To discuss contractual requirements, reporting obligations, and
submission of new funding requests
Reason for Contact
To provide services such as a contacts database, science locator,
information regarding upcoming workshops, and general help in
finding needed science information and to ensure web information
clearinghouse meets participants’ needs
To provide current science delivery information and project
updates
To meet twice a year to collaborate on projects, provide updates
and seek input on program improvements
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.
Range 2:
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Range 3:
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Range 2:
Bachelor’s Degree and two years or a Master’s Degree and one year of experience in
information gathering and land management issues
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
Range 3:
Bachelor’s Degree and four years or a Master’s Degree and two years of experience
in information gathering and land management issues including communication of
science to the public
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None