Posting Number F1872P
Working Title Public Service Faculty - Electric Mobility and Infrastructure
Department PSO-Carl Vinson Inst of Govt
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government – Who We Are
As a Public Service and Outreach unit at the University of Georgia, the UGA Institute of Government contributes directly to the university’s overarching public service mission of improving people’s lives by helping to create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders, and addressing critical issues. This public service mission, and the Institute of Government’s role in its success, is at the heart of UGA’s land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia and its residents.
We have a team of experts who inform, inspire, and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence. We are uniquely positioned to provide impartial support to local governments and state agencies and convene multi-disciplinary and intragovernmental groups to plan for and address many of the challenges faced by communities across Georgia.
Our areas of expertise and focus include workforce and economic development; infrastructure and community resilience; government operations and organizational effectiveness; measuring and reporting on impact and outcomes; building skills, knowledge and capacity of government leaders and teams; and maximizing technology and data for governments and their leaders.
Whether it is through our award-winning PROPEL (Planning Rural Opportunities for Prosperity and Economic Leadership) program for rural communities, our CyberArch student program that helps Georgia communities increase their cybersecurity, our efforts to build a visionary plan for military and community partnerships to spur economic prosperity and resilient infrastructure, our financial management certificate program to build the capacity of public officials, or hosting educational events about e-mobility strategies for local governments …. We Know Georgia. Fulfilling our land-grant and sea-grant mission to serve the State of Georgia is more than a project. It’s our purpose.
We are growing and excited to add individuals to our team who share our commitment to public service – building stronger communities, inspiring economic resilience, and improving quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.
Our Culture – How We Operate
We disseminate knowledge through research, scholarship, and instruction. We collaborate internally across our areas of expertise and across the university with academic researchers to bring best practices and expert insights to the governments and communities we serve. We are committed to fielding a team of diverse experts who are grounded in our culture of excellence and approach our work with Georgia’s governments in a comprehensive and objective fashion.
College/Unit/Department website www.CVIOG.uga.edu
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 04/01/2024
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date 01/22/2024
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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Classification Title Public Service Professional AC
FLSA
Faculty Rank Open Rank
Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.)
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Minimum QualificationsA master’s degree in a field of study commensurate with E-Mobility planning, workforce development, transportation, and/or energy, infrastructure, or environmental policy.
Position SummaryThe 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:
Additional RequirementsRequired:
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 (https://outreach.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Promotions-Guidelines-Booklet-2023-rfh-clean-2v.revised-2.10.23.pdf).
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or CertificationA 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 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) 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/ResponsibilitiesDevelop, 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 60
Duties/ResponsibilitiesWork 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 20
Duties/ResponsibilitiesIdentify 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.
Percentage Of Time 20
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