The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for conducting environmental reviews for DEP in accordance with all applicable City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) and State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations. In addition, this office provides technical assistance to other City agencies especially in the areas of air quality, noise, hazardous materials and infrastructure. The Bureau also provides technical assistance for the preservation of natural resources (wetlands remediation and development of natural landscaping plans) and conducts long range planning (population/employment, consumption and demand/flow) for the agency. Additionally, the Bureau conducts strategic planning to help ensure appropriate forecasting, trend analysis, regulatory review, and research inform capital planning.

The BEPA team seeks to hire a City Research Scientist for the Environmental Impact Analysis & Technical Review section located in Queens, NY. Under direction, the selected candidates will work as Project Managers with the responsibility of managing environmental reviews related to wastewater projects and other DEP initiatives. The candidates will manage and review complex environmental reviews and planning projects, perform scientific and applied research and analysis as part of managing assessments and facilitating the development of mitigation measures. Other responsibilities would include project planning as well as supporting the projects through the permitting and land use approval processes. The selected candidates are also expected to develop recommendations for upper management; track and evaluate project mitigation measures; coordinates environmental review cases among DEP Bureaus as well as other agency partners; performs initial environmental studies; provides information to the public on environmental review and land use procedures; and performs related duties as required. Additionally, the candidate is also expected to interpret and explain legal, technical and procedural aspects of environmental review to the public and prepare technical reports and correspondences.

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.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of professional experience in SEQRA/CEQR analysis and/or project management, and familiarity with DEP’s wastewater systems and the City’s land use and zoning process. This position will be part of a highly dynamic team working on a range of complex tasks simultaneously. The most suitable candidate would also possess the following skills: - Ability to carry out assigned tasks decisively and accurately and work effectively in a team. - Maintain organized records. - Excellent written and oral communication. - Excellent analytical and research skills and concise reporting skills. - Maintain principal involvement while adapting to differing approaches on various assignments. - Ability to exercise judgment in the critical analysis of the work of a wide variety of specialized environmental consultant.s - Ability to work with multiple senior managers and staff teams, while supervising the work of consultants to help achieve the strategic vision of the Department. - Deal diplomatically with the public, governmental officials, professional and technical persons, and other City employees.

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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.

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