The Illinois State Water Survey is seeking an hourly research assistant to conduct research and gather information from water and wastewater related websites, evaluate research data quality, develop written summaries based on research, and develop scientific content for water/wastewater operator website.
Major Job Responsibilities:
- Research, gather, read, review, and edit, technical materials for a water/wastewater operator website.
- Maintain associated records by entering data, evaluating information quality, and developing scientific content for the web, sometimes through interviews and researching water related topics.
- Develop and create summaries of web-based documents, media, and tools related to drinking water systems, wastewater systems, and operators, written clearly and easily understood, of useful documents, media, and tools on other websites to be used for a website and accompanying database by stakeholders, professionals, and the general public.
- Assist with web-based content development related to water and wastewater topics of special
- Serve as primary contact with water and wastewater industry professionals.
- Conduct outreach via phone and email to stakeholders in the water industry.
- Provide editorial expertise and manage data entered into the internal
- Collaborate with staff on focused special projects related to the development of content for a water operator and private well owner websites
- Manage a web-based national events calendar.
- Keep abreast of development in this
- Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of PRI
Required Qualifications: BS degree in a physical science-related field, or in Journalism or Writing. Alternate degree fields will be considered/accepted depending on the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. Experience with technical/scientific writing, MS suite. A background in writing, knowledge of the web and social media, ability to interact and ask questions of water professionals; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment. Effective, personal relations, collaboration, organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple and changing priorities with stringent deadlines, under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong conflict resolution skills. Proficiency in commonly-employed software and databases.
Preferred Qualifications: BS degree in a water, geology, geography, or environmental field. English proficiency preferred.
Environmental Demands:The work of this position takes place in an office setting. The work is sedentary and involves remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time working at a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, and using repetitive hand motions.
Please contact Steve Wilson (sdwilson@illinois.edu) with current resume or for more information. Hourly rate commensurate with skills and experience.
