Research & Planning Coordinator, Stream Management Program

FISHBIO; Arkville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fishbio Environmental Llc is seeking a Research & Planning Coordinator to help translate scientific findings into practical stream management and watershed restoration efforts. The role supports flood hazard mitigation, habitat protection, and long-term stewardship in collaboration with local and state partners.

The position focuses on integrating science into program planning, environmental protection, and infrastructure resilience, contributing to ecological integrity and water quality

Qualifications

• Doctorate in physical, biological, environmental or social science with 1 year of supervisory/research experience
• Master’s degree in physical, biological, environmental or social science with 3 years of full-time research experience
• Equivalent to (1) or (2); must have a master’s and 2+ years of experience; substitution allowed for City Research Scientist Level I

Responsibilities

• Support integration of scientific findings into stream management, planning, flood hazard mitigation, watershed protection and restoration efforts
• Assist in long-term stewardship planning and the development and implementation of stream management strategies

Education

PhD in science

Master's in science

Equivalent education

Job description

Responsibilities

The Research & Planning Coordinator supports the integration of scientific findings into stream management practices, program planning, flood hazard mitigation, watershed protection, and ecological restoration efforts. DEP’s Stream Management Program (SMP) works with local, regional, and state partners to protect and restore stream system stability and ecological integrity through long-term stewardship of streams and floodplains. The SMP develops and implements stream management strategies that reduce flood and erosion hazards, protect infrastructure and water quality, and improve aquatic and riparian habitat conditions.

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• 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.