Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
***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.
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.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of marine science, as well as experience managing large datasets. The most suitable candidates will possess the following skills:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
The selected candidates may be required to work rotating shifts, around the clock, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and double shifts.
Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep.
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