Research Engineering Scientist Associate I (Investigators)

University of Texas-Arlington

Austin, TX, USA 🇺🇸

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting NumberS04280P
Position TitleResearch Engineering Scientist Associate I (Investigators) – Austin TX (S04280P)
DepartmentEnterprise Development
LocationAustin
Job FamilyResearch
Position StatusFull-time
Work HoursStandard
Work ScheduleMonday-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 toExternal and Internal
FLSA
SalarySalary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
DurationFunding expected to continue
Pay BasisMonthly
Benefits EligibleYes
Job SummaryAssists 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 ResponsibilitiesAssists 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.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.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in data analysis, environmental quality management, environmental science, natural resources, engineering, public utilities, business administration, or related field; with six (6) months of work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred QualificationsOne (1) year experience in data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, business administration, or related field.
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EEO StatementUTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants 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.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
    • Associate’s degree
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Master’s degree or higher
    • None of the above
  2. * How many years of experience do you have working in data analysis, environmental quality management, public utilities, business administration, or a related field?
    • None/less than 1 year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 3 to 4 years
    • 5 years or more
  3. * How many years of experience do you have conducting and leading technical inspections, surveys, follow-up investigations and preparing reports?
    • None/less than 1 year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 3 to 4 years
    • 5 years or more
  4. * Are you willing to work in Austin, TX?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  1. Resume or CV
  2. Cover/Interest Letter

Optional Documents


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