Water Ecology Scientist: Field & Lab Research

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

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