Research & Planning Coordinator, Stream Management Program

Sowela; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Research & Planning Coordinator to translate scientific findings into stream management, flood hazard mitigation, watershed protection, and ecological restoration efforts led by the DEP's Stream Management Program. You will collaborate with local, regional, and state partners to advance stability and ecological integrity of streams and floodplains.

Typical hours are 35 per week, Monday–Friday, with day shifts; occasional nights or weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with specialization in a relevant science and 1 year supervisory/research experience.
• Master's degree in a relevant field with 3 years full-time research experience.
• Equivalent combination with at least a master's degree and two years of experience; two years as City Research Scientist Level I can count.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of scientific findings into stream management, program planning, and ecological restoration.
• Contribute to flood hazard mitigation and watershed protection strategies with local and state partners.
• Develop and implement stream management plans to maintain ecological integrity and water quality.

Education

Doctorate in physical, biological, environmental, or social science with 1 year supervisory/research experience

Master's degree in a relevant field with 3 years research experience

Equivalent combination with at least a master's and two years of relevant research

Job description

Below is a BRIEF summary of the position, for full details, please use the link to the City of New York's Job Board:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Typical Hours/Shift:
35 hours/week, Monday- Friday, Day Shift
May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Work Location:
669 County Highway 38, Ste. 2
Arkville, NY
Arkville is a hamlet in the Town of Middletown, in Delaware County, NY, approximately 145 miles northwest of New York City.
OR
71 Smith Ave.,
Kingston, NY 12401
Kingston is a city in Ulster County, NY approx. 90 miles North from New York City.