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Position Specifications
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Role Inventory Title:
Family:
TR
Department Title:
Level:
TR3
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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
Handles assignments or projects autonomously within defined objectives. May be responsible individually or for a
team’s delivery of a project or its components
Advanced technical knowledge and broader understanding of work projects and department functions
Results may impact department/subunit(s)/work group.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Works within professional standards and practices in support of defined organizational objectives; may provide
recommendations for policy development/revisions
Monitors department’s/subunit(s) policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
Strategy
Participates in sub-unit goal development
May provide input to department strategy based upon area of expertise.
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Profile Elements of Position
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
Serves as key contact regarding guideline interpretation and information request
Regularly develops on-going rapport for the purpose of assessing internal customers’ needs with respect to a wide
range of issues
This seemed repetitive of statement above.May make formal presentations to customer groups.
External
Coordinates/facilitates external working relationships and develop ongoing rapport for the assessment of short-term
needs and to work with customers/stakeholders on well-defined tasks towards common objectives.
Functional Team
Members
Coordinates, facilitates, and supervises internal relationships within workgroup(s)
Facilitates communication and interaction within the subunit; contributes to implementation of vision; carries out
direction given by leadership.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Resolves complex issues of the workgroup within established policies
Refers, with recommendations, issues with impact beyond the workgroup to higher levels
Provides input to solutions not covered by established processes, procedures and standards.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Identifies and analyzes differing/ varying types of problems; provides appropriate solution within broad guidelines;
requires independent judgment
Exchanges and applies technical/scientific knowledge with peer group both external and internal.
Creativity and Innovation
Applies creativity and innovation to work processes or problem resolution within general parameters
Investigates innovative ideas, concepts, methods and approaches for inquiry under general supervision.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes complex decisions within established policies and within area of expertise; decisions impact workgroup and
subunit.
Financial
Provides information for budget development based on area of expertise
May monitor workgroup(s) budget.
People
Assists in selection of candidates, performance evaluation, training, and general HR issues.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Demonstrates work processes to a workgroup
and Training
May identify training needs for individuals; may facilitate the design and delivery.
Technical Leadership
Acts as specialist in a technical area; contributes technical expertise to projects.
Team Morale/
Role Model
Begins to demonstrate and encourage professional standards
Identifies and may address morale issues.
Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
Profiling Related Dimensions
A. Supervision:
Supervises professional and administrative employees. Carries out supervisory responsibility in
accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree and 3 to 5 years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may be considered.
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Profiling Related Dimensions
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.
Ability to distinguish colors.
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.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
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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