This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11886039 Technical Sustainability

Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

Prairie Research Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Prairie Research Institute (PRI) is seeking to hire a Technical Sustainability Professional (Official Title: Visiting Scientific Specialist, Technical (entry level) 1021853 or Senior Scientific Specialist, Technical (higher level) 1018252) to collaborate with businesses, manufacturing, and industrial entities as well as municipal agencies, colleges, and universities throughout Illinois to improve sustainability, provide technical assistance in identifying opportunities and implementing sustainable solutions associated with materials, processes, water and wastewater, energy utilization, waste minimization and recycling.

The Technical Assistant Program (TAP) https://tap.istc.illinois.edu/ of the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center ( ISTC ) is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. ISTC integrates applied research, technical assistance, and information services to advance efforts in the areas of pollution prevention; water and energy conservation; and materials recycling and beneficial reuse. Learn more at https://prairie.illinois.edu/about/jobs/

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze data from pollution prevention assessments and identify opportunities for environmental savings.

Target the triple bottom-line (People, Planet and Profit) by promoting identified opportunities and sustainable practices for businesses, municipalities, and state and federal agencies using research and assessment data.

Develop business cases for implementation of sustainable practices using data collection.

Collect, compile and document environmental outcomes and project outputs.

Prepare project reports for funding sponsors.

Identify and secure clients within Illinois\' business, government, and not-for profit arenas. These clients could include the Survey\'s current network of clients, consultants, vendors, local/state and federal agencies and private, environmental, and sustainability organizations.

Conduct on-site pollution prevention assessments independently and in conjunction with representatives from the Survey and partner agencies. Identify material and process optimization; water conservation; energy efficiency; renewable energy and waste minimization opportunities within client facilities.

Prepare and present reports to clients.

Assist clients with facilitation and implementation of Survey recommended opportunities using research and assessment data.

Participate in pilot-scale projects for innovative technology demonstrations in the area of industrial waste minimization, energy and water conservation, and renewable energy. Collect, process, and analyze data from these activities for the purposes of identifying suitable technologies for introduction to businesses and organizations.

Present technical reports/papers/data to clients and at professional events/conferences regarding services and/or research results.

Prepare and disseminate technical reports and publications to be published in professional journals, newsletters, peer-reviewed journals, etc.

Assist with research, data gathering and analysis, content development, and publications.

Keep abreast of development in this discipline.

Work jointly with a number of varied constituencies while observing standards of professional conduct.

Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI and University.

Minimum Requirements

For entry level Visiting Scientific Specialist level: Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, bus ness, economics, environmental, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted based upon the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Demonstrated experience managing projects. Knowledge and experience with process efficiency and sustainability principles and practices. Valid driver\'s license.

For higher level Visiting Senior Scientific Specialist level: Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted based upon the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. At least two years of related industrial or business experience with bachelor\'s degree. Demonstrated experience managing projects. Knowledge and experience with process efficiency and sustainability principles and practices. Valid driver\'s license.

Preferred Requirements

Master\'s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted based upon the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing environmental projects with or within industrial and manufacturing sectors. Experience with partner en