Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Eastern Research Group is looking for a transportation health impacts expert for a part time advisory role in our organization. The individual will provide technical expertise in developing written reports and guidance that can be implemented by environmental professionals and policymakers, urban and transportation planners, academics, and community leaders to quantify the health benefits of implementing transportation. This hire will work with ERG’s transportation team along with government, academic, and industry groups in executing transportation health impacts tasks. This is a remote position with no anticipated travel (currently). This is a part-time as needed position with compensation provided on an hourly basis.
Job Description Provide technical input in developing written reports and guidance that can be implemented by environmental professionals and policymakers, urban and transportation planners, academics, and community leaders to quantify the health benefits of implementing transportation emissions control programs on air quality and human health at the local scaleProvide technical input in developing and complying by all QA/QC requirements, including development of QAPP documentation, and supporting materials for transportation health impacts projectsProviding technical expertise in developing reports and guidance including detailing the methods, key modeling parameters, and techniques of conducting a local-scale benefits assessment for transportation mitigation policiesQualifications and SkillsPhD in Transportation Engineering or related field10-20 years of experience in transportation health impacts projects Significant academic experience including academic research or teaching positionsSignificant publications record (20+) on transportation health impacts researchDemonstrated (5+ years) expert peer review experiencePrior experience in working with the EPA in supporting transportation health impacts projectsCapability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screeningExperience with writing technical documentsStrong organizational and communication skillsERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
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