Item 3.H-March 19, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Kevin Dick
Position #(s): 11435
Current Title: Manager, Business Environmental Program
Current Range: 4
(JCC:77111;3D;CM8550;CC073;E)
Department: Northern Nevada Small Business
College/Division: College of Business
Development Center
Administration
Account #(s): 1320-116-05FW, GW, GR, GY, HA, HB, HK, HL, HN
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position:
Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Director, Business Environmental Program
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range)
JCC (Current
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
or new HR
Range:
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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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Richard Bartholet, Dir. BBER
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Sam Males, Director, SBDC / Gregory Mosier, Dean, Business Admin
Director/Chair/Dean
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Vice Provost & Secty of Institution
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Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 11435
EEO Code: 3D
CUPA Code: CM8550
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 073
Job Class Code: 67009
Range: 4
Effective Date: 3/1/2010
Approved Title:
DIRECTOR, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
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Employee Signature
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(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Director, Business Environmental Program
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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 Director, Business Environmental Program (BEP), is responsible for managing the delivery of
environmental management, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, and sustainability/green business
services through the BEP to Nevada businesses, and state and regional governments and
organizations under existing grants and contracts. The incumbent develops collaborative
partnerships to leverage resources and develops new programs/projects/funding opportunities. The
incumbent provides outreach and assistance to the State business community through the College of
Business Administration (COBA) at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The Director administers
grants and contracts, manages projects, and manages full-time professional and graduate assistant
staff.
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).
50% - Program and Project Management
 Manage work plan tasks, schedules, milestones, and deliverables to ensure execution of
grant/contract commitments
 Initiate, facilitate, and coordinate program/project communication between BEP staff and
partners to execute work plan commitments
 Provide leadership to ensure completion of project tasks and deliverables
 Review work product produced by BEP staff or project partners
20% - Program and Project Development
 Develop partnerships and collaborations to maintain/enhance/expand or initiate new BEP
service capabilities which leverage resources or provide new resource opportunities
 Initiate project or service delivery concepts and develop proposals and work plans
10% - Program Marketing and Promotion
 Participate in Regional and National forums to promote the BEP, networking, technology
transfer, and information exchange
 Market the BEP services through UNR to associations, agencies, businesses through the state
10% - Contract Administration
 Negotiate contract agreements and prepare proposals for continuing program funding,
services, and expansion through federal and state sources including EPA, NDEP, and various
other sources
 Manage budgets and resources of the BEP
 Provide progress reports as required by grants and contracts to funding agencies
10% - Human Resources Management
 Hire, train, evaluate, and manage professional and student staff
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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:
The incumbent has considerable latitude for initiative as evidenced by the number of programs which
depend strongly on the outreach of director and the individual program coordinators. The position
allows a fair degree of autonomy and independent judgment with coordination and input on strategic
issues coming from other Directors within SBDC.
Impact:
Program funding is dependent upon the Director’s effective execution of contract and grant
responsibilities. Failure to assess proposals can result in funding poorly designed projects. This may
lead to project failure and put the program at risk. . Exceptional performance provides opportunities
for program expansion within Nevada and opportunities to contribute to development of similar
programs in other states. Providing proper technical and regulatory information and recommendations
is critical to successful performance of contract responsibilities and to avoid liability associated with
providing incorrect information.
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:
 Federal, state, and local environmental regulatory programs, energy efficiency, and pollution
prevention/sustainability/green business practices
 Available technical and regulatory information, resources, and databases
 Proposal development and grant writing for local, state and federal grants
 Contract and grant implementation and administration
 Budget development and fiscal management to include accounting and/or finance practices
and procedures
 Interpretation of purchasing and grant procedures, laws and regulations
 Program development and management
Skills:
 Proficiency in use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not
limited to Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent and database management and electronic
information networks
 Project management
 Human resources supervision/management
 Excellent oral and written communication to include public speaking
Ability to:
 Develop and implement new programs with little guidance or direction while leveraging
available resources
 Effectively convey information to a wide audience at state, federal, and national forums and for
publication
 Establish program directions, priorities, and budgets and manage to project completion
 Understand and interpret contractual language regarding scope of work and formalized
policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations
 Manage program staff and activities effectively to maximize program productivity
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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
NSBDC staff and University
personnel
University staff
Reason for Contact
To coordinate service delivery and administrative tasks
External
Broad range of businesses,
associations, and agencies
(small “mom and pop” garages
to major casino complexes,
chemical manufacturers, and
large mining operations)
Nevada Division of
Environmental Protection
Reason for Contact
To provide services and information on BEP, on regulations
affecting their services and products and their compliance status,
and technical information on energy efficiency, alternative
products, processes or techniques that could reduce compliance
costs and/or improve efficiency.
NVEnergy
Nevada State Office of Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
Small Business Administration
Local Governments
Industry Sectors or Associations
Programs in Other States
To enhance relationships and maintain and secure funding to
continue project activities and for additional future projects
To promote program services and serve as advocate for business
community; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations;
seek continuation and expansion of program activities; submit
proposals and negotiate contracts and grants
To coordinate and implement projects
To coordinate on program implementation and development
To pursue funding opportunities, information exchange, program
development
To coordinate on program implementation and development,
information exchange, contribute to policy and program
development, pursue funding opportunities, implement grants or
contracts.
To pursue funding opportunities and grant implementation and
reporting
To provide assistance with environmental and sustainability
initiatives, information exchange, and provide informational
presentations, pursue funding opportunities.
To develop partnerships and collaborations, information exchange,
provide informational presentations
To exchange Information, implement collaborative projects and
develop new projects/programs/initiatives.
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.
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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
involved in environmental management, energy efficiency, or sustainability, grant
writing, and program development and management
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
If expected to drive a state vehicle, must have valid Nevada State Driver’s License or
ability to obtain one within required time period