The Division of Environment and Planning aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience. The Natural Resources Group’s mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands and wetlands.

Major Responsibilities

- Under the direction of Senior Staff in the Division of Environment and Planning leads ecological and environmental monitoring in the City’s subtidal estuaries, streams, shorelines, tidal and freshwater wetlands.
- Manage an up-to-date inventory of field equipment, ensuring equipment is functioning and organized.
- Conduct monitoring and data collection in support of restoration and management. Support development of study design as needed. Data collection includes, but is not limited to, implementing appropriate methods for: vegetation monitoring, including plant identification, percent cover estimates and plant measurements (density, stem height, stem diameter); wetland delineations, vegetation mapping, bio benchmarks; elevation monitoring using surveying equipment (e.g. RTK GPS); soil/sediment sampling and basic soil analysis; and water level monitoring (e.g. deployment of water level loggers, such as HOBO or similar).
- Manage, enter, and analyze field data, and maintain organized and accurate files.
- Compile, analyze and interpret data and present results. Summarize and interpret monitoring data and provide recommendations for adaptive management and restoration designs based on results and lessons learned.
- Support senior staff in evaluating the effects of restoration and adaptive management actions on natural resources.
- Coordinate within the Agency to ensure necessary resources and materials are available and adaptive management and maintenance actions are completed. Lead or support the implementation of those actions as needed.
- Prepare clear environmental compliance monitoring reports of restoration sites for regulatory agencies.
- Assist in preparing wetland and stormwater permit applications for state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Use software, including but not limited to R studio and ArcGIS to map, visualize and analyze data.
- Supervise interns and junior staff in tasks related to data collection, entry and analysis.
- Manage a variety of ecological restoration or monitoring and assessment projects as needed.
- Facilitate work of partner organizations, including monitoring and permitting support and relationship building.
- Prepare maps, figures, and final reports to submit to the public, funders, internal staff and regulatory agencies.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 760442.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Arsenal North, Manhattan

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

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.

1. Master’s degree in environmental science, ecology, natural resource management or a related field. 2. Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills, including ability to work in a team. 3. Field experience conducting hydrologic or ecological monitoring in tidal wetlands. 4. Knowledge of coastal ecology, hydrodynamics and geomorphology. 5. Knowledge of NYC flora and fauna and erosion control and stormwater pollution prevention techniques. 6. Experience conducting field mapping and monitoring. 7. Experience preparing permit applications and preparing reports for regulatory compliance. 8. Strong GIS, spatial and statistical analysis and data management skills. 9. Experience reviewing construction plans and specifications for the purpose of providing guidance on restoration and mitigation projects and developing monitoring and adaptive management plans and reports. 10. In depth understanding of wetlands and stormwater regulations. 11. Valid New York State Driver License.

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 in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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.