Item 2.I-February 1, 2013
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable):
Position #(s):
Current Title:
Current Range:
(JCC: )
Department: Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
College/Division: MSESE / College of
Science
Account #(s): 1104-114-1001
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
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(X) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title: Specialist, Geologic Mapping
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
( ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
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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James Faulds, State Geologist/Dir, NBMG / Russell Fields, Dir, MSESE
Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Jeffrey S. Thompson, Dean, College of Science
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Date
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the Provost/President (Completed by Faculty HR):
67350 Range:
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Pos #(s):
JCC:
EEO: 3B
Eff: 2/1/2013
Approved Title: Specialist, Geologic Mapping
Employee signs on “final” stamped approved PDQ and sends to HR for personnel file.
Employee Signature:_______________________________________________ __________________
Date
Printed Name: ____________________________________________________
Rev: 10/1/2012
Position Description – Specialist, Nevada Geologic Mapping
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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 Specialist, Geologic Mapping, is responsible for managing a geologic mapping program in the
state of Nevada as related to the evaluation of natural resources (e.g., mineral, geothermal, oil-gas)
and hazards (e.g., earthquakes, floods, and landslides). The position will allow the Nevada Bureau of
Mines and Geology (NBMG) to better fulfill its core mission of producing geologic databases
necessary for resource and hazard assessments. Incumbent is responsible for partial supervision of
the Cartography/Geographic Information System (GIS) staff within NBMG. Additional duties include
project management of grants and contracts, as well as identifying ideas for new proposals and
assisting in writing new proposals for funding. The position reports to the Director of NBMG.
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).
35% - Geologic Mapping Program Development and Management
 Conduct geologic mapping of bedrock and/or Quaternary deposits in Nevada at quadrangle
scale (primarily 1:24,000)
 Compile existing geologic maps
 Develop digital geodatabases of geologic mapping for public distribution
 Develop and manage geologic mapping program, involving writing proposals for funding and
managing grants and contracts
 Analyze mineral deposits, geothermal systems, and/or hydrocarbon deposits using structural
and/or economic geology and quadrangle-scale geologic mapping
 Analyze natural hazards using engineering geology, environmental geology, quaternary
geology and/or geomorphology and neotectonics, as well as quadrangle-scale geologic
mapping
30% - Natural Resources and/or Hazards Assessments
 Conduct assessments of natural resources, such as mineral, geothermal, and oil-gas deposits
and/or geologic hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, and landslides
 Compile databases for natural resources and/or geologic hazards
 Develop digital geodatabases of natural resources and/or geologic hazards for public
distribution
 Develop and manage program for evaluating natural resources and/or geologic hazards,
involving writing proposals for funding and managing grants and contracts
20% - NBMG Cartographic/GIS Group Management
 Manage technological aspects of NBMG Cartographic/GIS group, including ArcGIS, 3D
modeling, and integration of multiple geologic and geophysical datasets
 Assist in supervising work flow in NBMG Cartographic/GIS group
15% - Scholarly Activities
 Publish geologic maps and resource-hazard assessments through NBMG and other
appropriate outlets
 Manage grants and contracts and write reports for granting agencies
 Write and publish manuscripts in peer-review journals
 Present research at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences
Position Description – Specialist, Nevada Geologic Mapping
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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 must work independently, show creativity, and be assertive in the development,
application, and evaluation of geologic mapping, as well as natural resource and/or geologic hazard
assessments. Limited direction is provided to the incumbent by the supervisor to establish and
maintain project needs, goals, and methods. Incumbent interacts extensively with outside agencies
and industries and makes decisions with relation to scope of work and completion of projects.
Impact:
The impact of the work completed by the position on the department, college, and University is
extensive and visible, as the position provides critical resources for conducting new geologic mapping
in the State and sophisticated analyses of natural resources and/or geologic hazards. New geologic
mapping and resource-hazard assessments are important for economic development and
diversification in the State, as well as for public safety. Thus, the position helps NBMG, the Mackay
School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, the College of Science, and the University fulfill important
components of its core missions. If the work is not done timely and accurately, there could be
negative impacts on the reputation of the various units the state’s economic development.
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:
 Geologic mapping techniques in variety of field-based settings using quadrangle-scale
geologic mapping
 Structural geology, economic geology, and/or Quaternary geology, geomorphology and
neotectonics as applied to natural hazards, engineering geology, or environmental geology
 Analysis of faults and other geologic structures
 Mineral deposits, geothermal fields, geothermal systems, hydrocarbon deposits and/or oil and
gas deposits analyses
 Geology of Nevada and adjacent regions
 Geographic Information Science (GIS) and associated software, such as ArcGIS, 3D
modeling, and integration of multiple geologic and geophysical data sets
 Project and contract management
Skills:
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Detailed geologic mapping, mainly 1:24,000 scale, in variety of settings
Compilation of geologic maps
Techniques in structural geology, economic geology, and/or Quaternary geology
Geographic Information Science (GIS) and associated software, such as ArcGIS
Excellent verbal and written communication
Grant writing for funded research on Nevada-focused topics in structural geology, economic
geology, and/or Quaternary geology
Reporting to university, State, and/or Federal agencies
Analytical, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Supervisory skills
Position Description – Specialist, Nevada Geologic Mapping
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Ability to:
 Conduct geologic mapping at various scales, but primarily 1:24,000 scale
 Prepare digital geologic maps
 Synthesize multiple geologic and geophysical databases
 Work independently
 Work under strict timelines and meet project deliverable deadlines
 Write research proposals, journal papers and publish research in timely fashion
 Develop and manage research programs including budgets
 Supervise small groups
 Collaborate with diverse groups and organizations, including faculty, students, research
centers, government labs, industry, state agencies, and local municipalities
 Give excellent presentations to geoscience community, government officials, and general
public
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
NBMG Faculty and Staff
Dept. of Geological Sciences
and Engineering
UNR Seismological Laboratory
External
Funding Agencies
Public and Community Leaders
Industries, such as Mining or
Geothermal companies
U.S. Geological Survey
Reason for Contact
To coordinate projects, develop collaborations and programs,
assist in managing of Cart/GIS group for State Geological Survey
and to collaborate in conducting research and funded projects
To conduct research and funded projects, mentoring students
To conduct research and funded projects and develop
collaborations on seismic hazard issues and programs
Reason for Contact
To obtain funding and coordinate project deliverables
To communicate and educate regarding the geology of Nevada
(natural hazards and resources)
To develop partnerships and educate regarding resource potential
To collaborate on major projects and funding opportunities,
especially the USGS STATEMAP Program
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.
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Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphases in geology or
related geoscience field
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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.
Master’s Degree and two years or a Doctorate and one year of experience or research
in Structural geology, Economic geology and/or Quaternary geology, with substantial
experience in geologic mapping. Graduate research must be verified by thesis projects
or peer-reviewed publications
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
Valid driver’s license in order to operate a State vehicle