The Office of Water Programs (OWP) is a research and training organization located on the Sacramento State campus. OWP is seeking Research Scientists II – IV.
OWP (www.owp.csus.edu) is an internationally recognized provider of training materials in a variety of media, as well as a source of engineering and scientific research that fills the niche between academia and consulting engineering. Our team of nearly 50 professionals, trained in a variety of academic disciplines, collaborates to produce high-caliber work that furthers our mission to provide cost-effective solutions for protecting and enhancing water resources, public health, and the environment through training, scientific research, and public education. OWP is a self-supported academic center within and located at Sacramento State.
RATE OF PAY:
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- Research Scientist II $7,326 – $10,989 per month
- Research Scientist III $7,876 – $11,814 per month
- Research Scientist IV $9,101 – $13,652 per month
BENEFITS: UEI offers an excellent benefits package that includes:
Participation in CalPERS Retirement Program
Paid Vacation Time – starting at 10 hours accrued/month
Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/month
Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed
Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverage
Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents
View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/wp-content/uploads/UEI_Benefits-At-A-Glance-Brochure_OWP.pdf
FILING DEADLINE: This position is open until filled with a priority review date of November 4, 2024. We will begin application review on this date.
APPLY ONLINE: To be considered, all applicants must apply through the UEI website at http://www.ueijobs.com. Applicants who apply outside of this link will not be considered.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a full-time, exempt from overtime, benefited position, covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa).
It is strongly recommended that all University Enterprises, Inc. employees follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All positions in the research scientist series require a master’s degree in biological sciences, biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or related discipline. See individual job postings for other minimum qualification requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Scientist series, with progressive levels of responsibility, provides support and advice services for applied research and technical assistance projects conducted by OWP on environmental/water resources problems. This position includes water-related specialties. This position involves the application of the scientific method including defining a problem, identifying research questions, study planning, and dissemination of results. This position requires creativity, critical judgment, and flexibility in applying appropriate methods and analysis to achieve project goals. The position may include providing water sector utilities with training and technical assistance services for building their technical, managerial, financial, and workforce capacity. This position assists with proposals, marketing, planning, organizing, supervising, and/or performing the work of a professional staff, and ensures that work products meet OWP quality standards. The position represents OWP at professional meetings and conferences involving state and federal entities, Sacramento State and other colleges/universities, industry, and private sector organizations.
This position reports directly and receives general direction from the Associate Director of Research for OWP or their designee.
Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises.
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