Public Service Faculty - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

Description

Department

website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant Anticipated Start Date //4 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date //4 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

Candidates will be considered for the position until it is filled .

Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, a brief writing sample from a technical report, and three references with contact information.

The finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of recommendation. All applicants must apply through UGAJobs to be considered for the position. Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Public Service Professional AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal ( mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications A master's degree in a field of study commensurate with E-Mobility planning, workforce development, transportation, and/or energy, infrastructure, or environmental policy.

Position Summary The Carl Vinson Institute of Government seeks an E-Mobility and Infrastructure Public Service Faculty member to support UGA's commitment to contribute to the state's efforts to grow its workforce, enhance prosperity, and lead the nation in e-mobility deployment.

Georgia leads the nation with anticipated E-mobility manufacturing jobs, and the state is building out its infrastructure to meet demand.

Communities, large and small, see E- mobility as an important way to promote economic development and improve quality of life.

Through its campus-wide E-Mobility Initiative, the University of Georgia is enhancing research, education and outreach opportunities in this high-growth, high-tech commercial sector.

The E-mobility and Infrastructure Public Service Faculty position will develop program resources and engage with academic partners and government officials to advance the State and University's efforts in E-mobility.

This position will work with faculty, staff, graduate research assistants, and undergraduate students.

This position will report to the Institute's E-mobility Lead and work closely with colleagues with planning and environmental, workforce development, local government, and training and development expertise.

This position will interact with state government, local government, utilities, environmental groups, transportation agencies, and economic development leaders across the state.

The position is responsible for securing funding to support research and outreach activities through contracts, grants, and other appropriate mechanisms.

The position is also responsible for managing internal grant budgets and reporting. This position will be located in Athens, Georgia. The assigned geographic work area for this position is the State of Georgia.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver technical assistance and outreach involving local, state, and federal agencies and academic, non-governmental organizations, industry and other partners to support E-mobility infrastructure deployment.
• Work with academic and public service faculty, program staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and private and non-governmental partners to develop and deliver trainings, educational materials, and technical assistance to state and local governments and authorities in Georgia regarding E-mobility infrastructure, workforce development, economic development planning, environmental and energy policy, and funding.
• Lead, participate in, and facilitate local, state, and federal policy research as well as community-engaged research to support E-mobility infrastructure deployment that serves state goals and community driven needs.
• Identify funding opportunities and write or collaborate on proposals that further applied research and technical assistance in this area. Respond to funding opportunities and/or assist community partners with developing grant proposals as appropriate.

Additional Requirements Required:

• Knowledge and background working with broad-based coalitions, governmental organizations, economic development professionals, planners, policymakers, and state and community partners on issues related to workforce development, economic development, planning, electric transportation, energy infrastructure policy, planning, and/or and community development is desired.
• Excellent research, analysis, and writing skills commensurate with a faculty-level position.
• Ability to effectively provide technical assistance to government officials and community leadership to assist them with planning for the impact of the E-mobility industry in their communities.
• Ability to write grants.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Background working with state and local elected officials and staff.

The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Public Service Assistant, Public Service Associate, or Senior Public Service Associate.

Rank on hire will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience. For information about requirements for each rank, please see Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion ( wp-content/uploads/3// ). Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification A terminal degree is preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No 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 Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 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) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.

For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

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 Develop, coordinate, and deliver technical assistance and outreach involving local, state, and federal agencies and academic, non-governmental organizations, industry and other partners to support e-mobility infrastructure deployment.

Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities Work with Carl Vinson Institute of Government faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students, and private and non-governmental partners to develop and deliver trainings, educational materials, and technical assistance to state and local governments and authorities in Georgia regarding e-mobility infrastructure, workforce development, environmental policy, and economic development planning, policy, and funding.

Percentage Of Time Duties/Responsibilities Identify funding opportunities and write proposals.

Lead, participate in, and facilitate local, state, and federal policy research as well as community-engaged research to support electric vehicle infrastructure deployment that serves state goals and local government and community-driven needs.

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