Manager, Research Engineering - Iris

Position Information

Classification Title Research and Public Service Manager FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for experience in green and nature-based systems. Candidates should have an advanced degree in engineering, water resources, or related area.

• Preferred candidates will have five or more years of experience and Professional Engineer licensure (or the ability to obtain one).

• Preference will also be given to candidates with a demonstrated knowledge of stream major drainageway and stormwater facility engineering design, CAD/Civil3D, GIS, hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, preferably 1D and 2D), and hydrologic modeling (HEC-HMS, EPA SWMM).

Position Summary

The College of Engineering is seeking multiple Limited Term Research Managers to work and manage projects supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Engineering With Nature Initiative and other sponsors of funded research in natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions. These positions will be 12-month staff positions and will be under the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems (IRIS), at the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM).

The Limited Term Research Manager will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Georgia who are engaged in collaborations between IRIS and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), other universities, and private sector partners. These projects are highly specialized due to the incorporation of natural infrastructure systems and nature-based solutions. This position will supervise and coordinate the research, development, and outreach of other Research staff.

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the continuation of funding sources.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands

• Typical office/lab environments.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervising research, development, and outreach focused on natural infrastructure systems, including technology transfer of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling innovations.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Leading natural infrastructure engineering design team for external practitioner partnerships focused on natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions, including opportunities for Engineering With Nature projects inside southeastern U.S. military installations and across adjacent communities.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Co-developing and delivering natural infrastructure training, curriculum modules, and workforce development (e.g., short courses for practitioners).

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Connecting Engineering-With-Nature lessons to training and education opportunities and working with government, industry, and NGO partners to understand practitioner training needs.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Co-authoring journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written / video resources and materials.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Communicating regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kathryn Tiller Recruitment Contact Email katiller@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-8839

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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