Research Engineering Scientist Associate I - Austin, TX

Posting Number : S05798P

S05798P

Position Title :

Research Engineering Scientist Associate I - Austin, TX

UTSystem Title :

Research Engineering Scientist Associate I

Department :

Enterprise Development

Location : Austin

Austin

Job Family :

Administrative Support

Position Status : Full-time

Full-time

Work Hours : Standard

Standard

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday; 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.

Infrequent travel (i.e., annually) for activities such as job skills training or participating in institutional and client meetings and conferences.

Open to :

External and Internal

Salary :

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $45,000.

Duration :

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis : Monthly

Monthly

Benefits Eligible : Benefits at UTA :

Benefits at UTA :

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University Information :

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities.

UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars.

With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 Very High Research Activity institution.

UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual Best for Vets : Colleges list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.

S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.

S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.

2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas;

more details are available at https : / / www.uta.edu / administration / president / strategic-plan / rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Job Summary :

Assists with the evaluation, review, selection, adaptation, and modification of standards, techniques, procedures, and criteria for public water systems design for the Plan and Technical Review Section of the Water Supply Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Assists in the review of requests for exceptions to public water system design standards. Reviews and evaluates design and performance data and applies regulations.

Prepares reports and correspondence to record decisions.

• Completes / participates in special projects and technical training as assigned by management.
• Provides assistance to senior staff as requested.
• Provides general technical assistance to entities.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in data analysis, environmental quality management, environmental science, natural resources, engineering, public utilities, business administration, or related field;

and six (6) months of work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications :

One (1) year experience in data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, business administration, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word and Excel; and PC’s.
• Skill in organization; attention to details; determining proper courses of action; performing basic data entry skills; and managing time and assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to integrate complex concepts, procedures, and processes and communicate verbally with clients, customers, coworkers.
• Ability to draft routine correspondence, reports, documents, policy, procedures, case narratives, or prepare other lengthy documents via handwritten or use of technology.

Working Conditions :

• Standard office environment.
• Job activities include but not limited to sitting, standing, lifting and carrying batches of paper up to 10 lbs. Infrequent travel (i.

e., annually) for activities such as job skills training or participating in institutional and client meetings and conferences.

CBC Requirement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement :

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and / or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.

Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations :

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected] .

Number of Vacancies :

Minimum Number of References Required :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information : 1) Employment history : name of company, period employed (from month / year to month / year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education : school name, degree type, and major.