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Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
TR
Department Title:
Level:
TR2
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
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Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Technical & Research Definition: Members of Technical & Research Services have specific technical, scientific, or social expertise that advances
the pursuit of knowledge. These roles typically require:
Knowledge of: knowledge of biomedical, physical, or mathematical sciences, social sciences, or education
Skills and abilities related to: quantitative skills, applicable systems (database, computer applications) technology, problem solving, analysis,
planning, communications (reporting on outcomes/findings, grant applications), prioritizing, ability to follow instructions with precision, project
planning, management/supervisory skills, training
in order to:
Providing services in the community and improving the delivery systems for human, educational, health services
Pursuit of scientific inquiry (quantitative analysis, statistical research, design and implement experiments, validate hypothesis)
Provide administrative oversight and compliance with highly technical regulatory agencies
Provide technical service, resource, training, and organizational development related to community agencies from grass root
organizations to city agencies/departments
Develop grant applications and secure external funding
Manage externally funded projects
Manage lab resources – equipment, supplies, personnel
Train personnel in lab protocols, standards, policies, and procedures
Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Typically operates under precedents, policy, or supervisory review. Independently handles assignments or small
projects and prioritizes workflow within established guidelines
Requires advanced knowledge and experience in a specific area or discipline.
Results impact overall project.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Works within policies, procedures, standards and practices of the department/subunit.
Strategy
Participates in workgroup or sub-unit goal development.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Maintains working rapport with internal customers in order to exchange work-related information and to clarify
needs.
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Profile Elements of Position
External
Maintains working rapport with external customers in order to exchange work-related information and to clarify
needs.
Functional Team
Members
Maintains and nurtures working relationships in order to share and acquire information and knowledge with team
members necessary to complete work.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Deals with variations in conditions or operating procedures that impact the workgroup
Refers issues outside of established policies to higher levels.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Assesses problems and selects an appropriate course of action consistent with general guidelines, learned concepts
and policies; requires some independent judgment
Relies on assistance from supervisor and other experts within the workgroup as required.
Creativity and Innovation
Demonstrates creativity and innovation in the recommendations for work processes, policies, practices and problem
resolution.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes moderately complex decisions within specific policies and procedures; decisions impact workgroup
Should indicate level of complexity of decisions – seems big jump from level 2 to 3 (complex)
Financial
May be responsible for cost containment on a portion of a project.
People
Provides input into HR related issues.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Demonstrates work processes to an individual or workgroup.
and Training
Technical Leadership
Contributes technical expertise to individuals, the workgroup or project.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Adheres to and models professional standards.
Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
Profiling Related Dimensions
A. Supervision:
May supervise other employees. May provide direction to student workers.
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 4 years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be considered.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
Ability to work in an environment exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
E. Environmental
Conditions:
Ability to work in an environment exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Ability to work in a wet or humid environment.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to distinguish colors.
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Profiling Related Dimensions
Ability to speak clearly.
Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.
Ability to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work a computer for an extended period of time.
Ability to manipulate and assemble files.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
Ability to handle sensitive equipment.
Ability to operate specialized heavy/laboratory/scientific equipment.
G. Other Pertinent
Dimensions:
Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically
mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
University Compensation (JobClass Title Family Level)
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