Duties & Responsibilities

• Research – Data Analysis
  • 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.
• Client Engagement and Technical Assistance
  • 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.
• Research - Technology Implementation
  • 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.
• Other
  • 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.