CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

FIRE DEPARTMENT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time City Research Scientist in the Bureau of OSHA. The role conducts environmental, health and safety audits of facilities and operations to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, and prepares technical reports with corrective actions.

The position involves researching laws, gathering data on occupational illness and injury, performing air monitoring, and supporting the OSHA Director with research and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental sciences or public health.
• For Level II, Doctorate and one year supervisory or three years research experience, or equivalent with master’s and two years experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental, health and safety audits of facilities and operations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare technical reports identifying deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
• Research local, state and federal laws to determine applicability and ensure OSHA/NYSDOL compliance.
• Collect and analyze occupational illness and injury data; perform air monitoring and industrial hygiene measurements.
• Assist OSHA Director with research, presentations, and data gathering.

Skills

NY Driver License

Education

Master's degree in physical, biological, environmental science or public health

Doctorate degree in physical, biological, environmental or social science

Job description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property, and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time City Research Scientist in the Bureau of OSHA. Reporting directly to the OSHA Director, the City Research Scientist will conduct environmental, health and safety audits of facilities and/or operations to ensure compliance with federal, state or local regulations and policies; prepare technical reports that identify deficiencies and provide recommended corrective actions; research local, state and federal laws and regulations to determine applicability to facilities and/or operations; ensure compliance with OSHA and NYS Department of Labor (PESH) regulations; make and record observations on the progress of research investigations and evaluate data; assist in the agency's research efforts and environmental, health and safety issues, and other research projects; conduct workplace assessments/audits/investigations and understand industrial processes; collect and analyze occupational illness and injury data; perform air monitoring and/or other industrial hygiene measurements utilizing a variety of technical equipment; assist OSHA Director with research and presentations; responsible for data gathering and various technical and administrative tasks.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.