Scientist (Water Ecology)

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a Scientist (Water Ecology) for year-round Harbor Survey Cruises and field surveys under the Remote Monitoring Program. Position includes on-board sample processing, instrument calibration, maintenance, data analysis, and report preparation.

Provisional employment is contingent on passing a civil service exam and obtaining a list number. The role requires strong field sampling and data QA/QC, with lifting up to 50 pounds, in all

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field per the job posting.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in related areas and one year of water quality experience.
• Associate degree with 24 credits in related areas and three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• On-board processing of samples following strict SOPs.
• Assist in calibration and repair of instruments.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance on instruments and stations.
• Assist field supervisor with placement of monitoring locations.
• Prepare graphics, maps, and text for Annual report.
• Perform data analysis and QA/QC for reports.

Education

Master's degree in environmental/chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester credits in related areas; at least 12 credits in those areas; and at least one year of full-time experience in water quality

Associate degree with 24 credits in related areas; at least 12 in those areas; and at least three years of relevant experience

Job description

• Salary Band: $90,000 to $100,000
• Compensation: USD 61,510 - USD 90,081

Job Description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for the Scientist (Water Ecology) position through this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees will need to take and pass the next civil service examination for Scientist (Water Ecology) and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Please be aware that employees who do not take and pass the exam may not be able to continue in the provisional position.***
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
Under supervision, with some latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the selected candidate will be responsible for participating in year round sampling in all weather conditions during Harbor Survey Cruises and field surveys for the Remote Monitoring Program; assisting in the production of annual reports and assisting with the development and review of additional sampling programs. Duties will include: On board processing of samples following strict SOPs; assist in the calibration and repair of instruments; schedule and perform routine maintenance on instruments and stations; assist the field supervisor with placement of monitoring locations; prepare graphics, maps, and/or text for Annual report; perform data analysis as requested; proofread and perform QA/QC for report production; develop new sampling initiatives as required; assists with memos/reports and other documents related to additional sampling; and lift and carry coolers weighing up to 50 pounds.
SCIENTIST (WATER ECOLOGY) - 21538

Qualifications

1. A masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas of study: environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in "1" above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least one year of satisfactory full time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work, working in the field of water quality planning, management or
research or performing environmental laboratory analyses, and/or environmental field sampling of water; or
3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in "1" above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least three years of satisfactory full time experience as described in "2" above.
Additional Requirements
To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "2" above and must have one additional year of the experience described in "2" above for a total of two years of experience.
Special Note
A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

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.

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