Candidates for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental biology, biology, or a related field, and two years of
professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR Master's Degree in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental biology, biology, or a related field, and one year of experience.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
o Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills; comfortable with public speaking.
o Experience in, and understanding of, analytical chemistry in water pollution and the measurement of water quality.
o Experience with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting chemical, biochemical, ecological, biological, and geospatial data within the context of water quality.
o Experience with development of automated processes.
o Experience in competitive and noncompetitive grant programs.
o Experience with data management, analysis, reporting, prioritizing, quality control and quality assurance.
o Proficiency working with GIS, statistical computing software (R), databases, and in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
o Ability to evaluate and manage large datasets and expertise in statistical and geospatial analysis of environmental data sets.
o Knowledge of New York State regulatory programs as they relate to water quality monitoring, impaired waters, watershed planning and management, water quality standards, impacts to waterbody uses and SPDES permit programs.
o Experience with establishing and maintaining partnerships with Federal, State, and local agencies and nonprofit organizations.
o Familiarity with State and Federal Water Quality protection programs.
o Familiarity with State and Federal regulations as they relate to watershed planning and management.
o Experience writing technical reports, work plans, Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Project Plans.
Duties Description Duties Description
Two Research Scientist 1 positions are available within the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Water (DOW) at Central Office in Albany, NY within the Bureaus of Water Assessment and Management and Water Resource Management. The core mission of DOW is to protect and conserve the water resources of New York State. To realize these protection and conservation objectives, and meet the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act, DOW administers comprehensive water quality monitoring, assessment, planning, implementation, and management programs.
Research Scientist 1 incumbents in DOW are responsible assisting in the coordination of water quality management and implementation efforts, clean water planning, watershed management, and advancing applied research within the Division. The incumbents will: author guidance documents based on current state of water quality and resource management research; assist with research efforts and advance research related to water quality improvement, water quality reporting, and/or watershed management and implementation activities; supervise lower-level staff; provide training and technical support to other professional staff; conduct research, data analysis, and interpretation of statewide environmental data and contribute to the DOW research program.
Under the technical and administrative supervision of the section chief, the successful candidate will:
Applied Research and Data Analysis
1) Assist with the research process, including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings.
2) Collect, analyze, interpret, report, and present data and analytical results.
3) Conduct literature reviews to ensure DOW programs are managed according to best science and policy.
4) Assist higher level researchers and staff in carrying out the research process, including publication through guidance, reports, or professional documents.
Program Coordination and Support
1) Supervision of seasonal staff and interns, as appropriate.
2) Program implementation may include such duties as data management, permitting, representation of NYSDEC in meetings and to other agencies, technical assistance to partner organizations, training, education and outreach, oversight and execution of contracts, execution of automated scripting, reporting, and preparation of public factsheets.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
•Holiday & Paid Time Off
•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
•Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
•Shift & Geographic pay differentials
•Affordable Health Care options
•Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
•NYS Deferred Compensation plan
•Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
•And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Natalie Joseph
Telephone 518-402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on Applying Please email or mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-160753 on your resume and application or it may not be accepted.