Item 9.A-March 4, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s): 17315
Current Title: Research Analyst, Resource Economics
Current Range: 2
(JCC:77619;3B;CM9507;CC122;E)
Department: Resource Economics
College/Division: Moved to Business
7/2011 from ABNR
Account #(s): 1311-152-5158; 1207-116-0519
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
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Proposed Title:
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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
John Shonkweiler
Professor/Chair, Resource Econ
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Director/Chair/Dean
Ron Pardini, Interim Dean, ABNR/Dir, Exp Station
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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 #: 17315> chg to 17715 8/1/201
EEO Code: 3B
CUPA Code: CM9507
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 122
Job Class Code: 77619
Range: 2
Effective Date: 3/1/2011
Approved Title:
RESEARCH ANALYST, RESOURCE ECONOMICS
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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 – Research Analyst, Resource Economics
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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 Research Analyst conducts research in support of grant and contract projects awarded to the
Department of Resource Economics under the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural
Resources (CABNR). The Research Analyst collects and analyzes data using statistical models
employed by economists, sociologists, and agricultural scientists; and manages the faculty research
agendas. The goals of the projects are to examine how individuals value and make decisions
regarding the use of natural, agricultural, and business resources, primarily in the state of Nevada,
and to examine the economic impacts of such decisions. Additional project goals are to examine
economic development in the state of Nevada with particular interest in how health care, education,
employment and land use impact the state and local economies. This position reports to the Principal
Investigator on the projects.
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).
45%- New Data Collection and Research
 Collect data required for sponsored research projects using surveys, data and model
development firms, and other sources
 Assist in developing and designing surveys
 Implement surveys
 Verify, validate, document and organize data
45%- Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
 Work with faculty to analyze data according to modeling approaches consistent with
sponsored research projects relating to economic development research
 Synthesize results into technical papers, presentations, and fact sheets for disseminating
results in academic and other outlets
15% - Manage Faculty Research Agenda
 Supervise and train student workers on survey mailings, data management and statistical
applications
 Ensure timelines and deadlines for faculty projects are met
 Prepare IRB applications for faculty projects involving human subjects and ensure all IRB
requirements are satisfied
 Assist with proposal writing
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 Research Analyst is assigned multiple tasks and/or extended projects and is expected to know
how to proceed with minimal instruction. The projects may be checked for progress towards
completion where accuracy is usually assumed.
Position Description – Research Analyst, Resource Economics
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Impact:
The decisions and judgments of the Research Analyst impact the success and continued funding of
the research projects. The Research Analyst’s performance has an impact on the reputation of the
department as a leading research organization.
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:
 Survey design, computers, and statistical analyses, including the use of statistical software
programs such as Stata, Excel and Access
 The use of input-output models for economic impact analyses, including the use of IMPLAN
software
 Sampling design, collection, analysis and publishing of data from economic studies
 Economic modeling related to environmental, agricultural, natural resource, regional and
health economics
Skills:
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to:
 Assist in survey design
 Collect and analyze primary and secondary data for purposes of applied economic analysis
 Work effectively with minimal supervision
 Work in a team environment
 Supervise student employees
 Balance work on several concurrent projects
 Synthesize research results into publications, technical reports and fact sheets
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
Principal and Co-Principal
Investigators of projects
Other investigators and
researchers, including faculty
outside department, other
research analysts, and graduate
researchers associated with
specific projects
Undergraduate workers
Reason for Contact
To coordinate work
External
Data model development firms
Contract project sponsors and
collaborators
Reason for Contact
To verify data results
To coordinate research activities
To coordinate research activities
To supervise their work
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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.
Master’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.
Master’s Degree and one year of professional experience in conducting applied
economic research
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None