Stream Management Research & Planning Lead

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

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.