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Scientist (Water Ecology) II
$141k-176k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Weeks Ago
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) is Hiring a Scientist (Water Ecology) II Near New York, NY
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.
DutiesThe Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Scientist (Water Ecology) II for a position in the Watershed Water Quality Operations Division, Grahamsville Laboratory, in Grahamsville, New York. Under general supervision, of the Field Supervisor, the selected candidates will use established sampling protocols for the proper collection, transportation and relinquishment of samples collected from streams, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants and key-points. Some sample collection will require trailering and piloting small watercraft. They may also assist in the purchasing and maintenance of supplies and equipment, maintain and prepare field data and records and contribute to the production of operational, compliance and special investigation reports. Specific duties include:
Some of the physical activities performed by Scientists (Water Ecology) and environmental conditions experienced are: lift and carry packages weighing approximately 20 pounds for a distance of 30 feet, perform duties in confined work areas, wear protective garments such as gloves, lab coats, goggles, and life vests, handle and manipulate laboratory equipment and instruments/tools such as glass test tubes, slides, beakers and other glassware, scalpels, scissors, etc., adjust settings on machines, which requires fine finger and hand coordination and control, and collect samples at sites in all weather conditions.
Special Working Conditions: Scientists (Water Ecology) may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Preferred Skills
Work Location:
7870 State Road 42
Grahamsville, NY 12740
Grahamsville is a hamlet in the Town of Neversink, Sullivan County New York approximately 107 miles northwest of New York City.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required for this position.
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.
, $57,839.00 – $84,705.00
DutiesThe Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Scientist (Water Ecology) II for a position in the Watershed Water Quality Operations Division, Grahamsville Laboratory, in Grahamsville, New York. Under general supervision, of the Field Supervisor, the selected candidates will use established sampling protocols for the proper collection, transportation and relinquishment of samples collected from streams, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants and key-points. Some sample collection will require trailering and piloting small watercraft. They may also assist in the purchasing and maintenance of supplies and equipment, maintain and prepare field data and records and contribute to the production of operational, compliance and special investigation reports. Specific duties include:
- Performing sample collection and field analyses, from a boat as required, within Watershed Water Quality Operations (WWQO) in accordance with approved Standard Operating Procedures
- Compiling, reviewing and reporting water quality and associated data in accordance with divisional procedures and by specified deadlines
- Operating and maintaining field sampling equipment, which includes the ability to trailer and pilot small watercraft
- Performing applicable quality control procedures according to Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) protocols and maintaining accurate records of quality control data.
- Adhering to Agency and Bureau policies and procedures
- Complying with applicable environmental health & safety (EH&S) laws and regulations, and DEP’s policies and procedures.
Some of the physical activities performed by Scientists (Water Ecology) and environmental conditions experienced are: lift and carry packages weighing approximately 20 pounds for a distance of 30 feet, perform duties in confined work areas, wear protective garments such as gloves, lab coats, goggles, and life vests, handle and manipulate laboratory equipment and instruments/tools such as glass test tubes, slides, beakers and other glassware, scalpels, scissors, etc., adjust settings on machines, which requires fine finger and hand coordination and control, and collect samples at sites in all weather conditions.
Special Working Conditions: Scientists (Water Ecology) may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
- Ability to train on database systems such as the Agency’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Water Information Systems by Kisters (WISKI) data management systems
- A general knowledge of field sampling equipment and standard water quality sensors.
- Experience using basic hand tools.
- Boater safety course experience
- Familiarity with piloting, trailering, launching and retrieving small motorized watercraft
- Experience with remote/robotic monitoring systems
- Familiarity with field sampling and data collection techniques
- Ability to operate computers and several different software packages for data collection and management
- Ability to think logically, focus on objectives, and prioritize multiple goals
- Ability to be trained to use environmental monitoring equipment such as YSI sondes and dataloggers
- Ability to work weekends
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to spend a substantial portion of field days outdoors in any weather or time of year
- Ability to lift heavy loads up to 50 pounds and jump in and out of boats
- Ability to wade through streams, hiking in the woods and climb over rocks to collect samples
- Ability to work at a computer for a substantial portion of an office day
- Commitment to honesty, data integrity, and support to others
- Strong communication skills, written and oral
- Time management skills
- Driver’s license valid in the State of New York
Work Location:
7870 State Road 42
Grahamsville, NY 12740
Grahamsville is a hamlet in the Town of Neversink, Sullivan County New York approximately 107 miles northwest of New York City.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is not required for this position.
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.
, $57,839.00 – $84,705.00
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$141k-176k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/01/2024
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