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 Water Supply seeks to hire a City Research Scientist II for a position in the Distribution Science and Planning Unit, Distribution Water Quality Operations (DWQO) Division, Water Quality & Innovation Directorate located in Queens, New York. The Distribution Science and Planning Unit is responsible for activities required under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, including monitoring under the Lead and Copper Rule, reviewing water quality regulations, and reporting

Under direction, of the Distribution Science and Planning Section Chief, the City Research Scientist II will serve as Water Quality Scientist and will participate in the operation of DWQO Compliance section’s Lead in Drinking Water Program adhering to all applicable controlled documents to ensure best Quality Assurance (QA) practices and maintain data integrity and with implementing and conducting research projects. They will assist in the timely reporting and coordination of technical, policy and planning efforts of the unit including monthly and annual compliance reports and will conduct data analysis. Specific duties include:

- Evaluating methods, procedures and data obtained from scientific/technical papers

- Reviewing water quality regulations

- Coordinating Bureau comments on proposals at the State and federal levels regarding water quality issues

- Assisting with supervising the preparation of lead testing kits and result letters

- Preparing reports on drinking water quality issues

- Performing analyses of data

- Helping maintain databases on particular water quality parameters

- Aiding in the development of solutions and policy directly related to lead in drinking water

- Formulating and coordinating new and existing programs directly related to the monitoring and control of lead in drinking water

- Providing public and private groups information on the lead in drinking water

- Conducting research and independent investigations concerning lead and other contaminants in drinking water.


(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

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.

- Familiarity with computer programs, including Excel, Word, Adobe, Access and SQL programming. - Experience with database upgrades - Broad based knowledge of environmental science - Knowledge of the water supply system - Knowledge of federal and State drinking water quality regulations - Knowledge of water quality contaminants, analytical methods, and public health impacts - Excellent data analysis skills - Strong technical writing skills - Data review experience - Strong written and communication skills - Interpersonal skills - Time management skills

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/

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 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.