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City Research Scientist

  1. NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
Posted on: 10/16/2024
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

Heating Mgmt & Svcs Dept

$70,087.00 – $84,805.00

Job Description

This vacancy has now expired.

Under direction of the Heating Management Services Department (HMSD) Deputy Director, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, performs tasks such as the following:

- Coordinate, review and collect heat and hot water data from multiple internal NYCHA systems including Maximo.
- Make and record observations on the evaluation of data including productivity reports and day to day operation.
- Create and maintain effective lines of communication and cooperation and joint efforts with HMSD's numerous stakeholders, including resident leaders.
- Track and lead data heating analysis on legislation and regulatory proposals.
- Prepare memorandum, presentations, briefings, and written correspondence regarding time sensitive housing heating policy and NYCHA heating programs.
- Monitor and review all areas of operation to ensure compliance with Housing Authority policies.
- Respond to and research housing policy issues in relation to state and federal regulations that can affect the Authority Heat Policy and other heating related regulations.
- Provide leadership and general direction to agency personnel planning, conducting and coordinating specific heating endeavors.
- Participate in conferences, meetings, seminars, etc., on the planning and development of sound research projects.
- Work closely and collaborate with other areas within the agency including Property Management, Research, and Compliance Office.
- Perform other tasks as requested.

Additional Information:
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.


Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.


Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.


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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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.

Job ID

643882

Title code

21744

Civil service title

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

City Research Scientist

Posted until

2024-11-04

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

1

Work location

Heating Mgt-Operations

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

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