Field Scientist - Water Ecology

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) seeks a Scientist (Water Ecology) II for the Hawthorne Laboratory in Hawthorne, NY. Under supervision, you will participate in field sample collection, data handling, and support in coordinating field activities per SOPs.

Responsibilities include field sampling from boats, data recording, equipment maintenance, QC data management, and compliance with EH&S laws. A NY driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry or physics.
• Bachelor’s degree with 24 credits in specified areas and at least 1 year full-time related experience.
• Associate degree with 24 credits and at least 3 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform field sampling and analyses, including boat-based sampling.
• Record field observations and relay unusual conditions to supervision.
• Operate and maintain field sampling equipment including boats and trailers.
• Perform quality control per ELAP protocols and maintain QC records.
• Comply with EH&S laws and DEP policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

LIMS

WISKI

Field sampling

Data management

Education

Master's degree in environmental or chemical engineering / limnology / environmental science

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in related fields

Associate degree with 24 credits and 3 years related experience

Tools

YSI sondes

dataloggers

small watercraft piloting

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) seeks a Scientist (Water Ecology) II for the Hawthorne Laboratory in Hawthorne, NY. Under supervision, you will participate in field sample collection, data handling, and support in coordinating field activities per SOPs.

Responsibilities include field sampling from boats, data recording, equipment maintenance, QC data management, and compliance with EH&S laws. A NY driver license is required.