Description
| Broad Scope & Function | 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. |
| Reporting Relationship | This position reports directly and receives general direction from the Associate Director of Research for OWP or their designee. |
| Salary | $6,951 – $10,427 per month |
| Benefits | Participation in CalPERS Retirement ProgramPaid Vacation Time – starting at 10 hours accrued/monthPaid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/monthPaid 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 closedExcellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverageEducational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependentsDiscounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on-campus fitness centerView 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 |
| Application Instructions | This position is open until filled with a priority review date of November 3, 2025. We will begin application review on this date. Please include the following with your application:ResumeIf this document is not included, your application materials will not be considered. Please include your employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of your application in addition to submitting your resume. |
| Conditions of Employment | 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). 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. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | Works with a principal investigator in designing, implementing, and completing research projects.Collects, documents, analyzes, and interprets field and/or laboratory data from research projects.Provides technical expertise and support for OWP research projects.Identifies the need and assists in incorporating research findings in design and implementation of environmental and water resources projects.Administers research and technical assistance projects, including preparation of selected contract documents (e.g., scopes and schedules), day-to-day contract enforcement, and evaluation of project results.Prepares reports and presentations of findings to university, funding agencies, and other interested parties and groups.Provides Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for sample collection and reporting activities.Participates in conferences and workshops to transmit research results.Assists in preparation of proposals. |
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Summary
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.
Additional Information
- Job Requisition #: 655028231
- Agency/Department: SPA – Office of Water Programs (WATER)
