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Civil Service Title- City Research Scientist
NOTE- Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
NYC- Department of Transportation- Division of Bridges is looking to hire a City Research Scientist within the Quality Assurance Unit, responsibilities of this position consist of:
Implement findings and procedures established in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Lead Paint Removal Operations on New York City Department of Transportation bridges. These procedures include ambient air quality monitoring, work site inspection, containment inspection, visible emissions inspections, worker training & certification and environmental sampling/assessment of lead-contaminated soils. Provide training to contractors, consultants, and city personnel in NYCDOT's requirements for lead-paint removal.
Management and oversight of environmental concerns on NYCDOT bridge rehabilitation, construction, capital, and maintenance projects. These include, but are not limited to, oversight of lead-paint removal operations, field application of coatings; management of hazardous waste; oversight of asbestos abatement projects, groundwater/soil contamination & cleanup, air quality monitoring, fuel/chemical storage tank management, dredging/dewatering operations, MS4 permitting, green infrastructure, wastewater management, wetland construction activities and in-water construction operations.
Oversight of Bridge in-house operations associated with environmental concerns, including SPDES quarterly sampling of bridge sump discharges, preparation of annual SPDES discharge monitoring reports, hazardous materials, and waste management (hazardous, universal and oil), spill prevention and emergency response, stormwater management, and training related to all these areas.
Management of hazardous and regulated waste generated from NYCDOT projects and in-house operations. Specifically, inspection of hazardous waste storage sites and containers, preparation of annual and quarterly reports to the NYSDEC, tracking of hazardous waste manifests and review of health & safety plans.
Responsible for annual SARA Title III reporting for NYCDOT Bridge facilities.
Preferred Skills- Possession of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and environmental sciences experience preferred.
A license to operate a motor vehicle is also preferred.
Work Location - 55 Water St, NY, NY
Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 635001 . For other applicants, go to JobsNYC and search for Job ID# 635001 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No telephone inquiries please.
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.
Preferred Skills
Possession of OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and environmental sciences experience preferred.
A license to operate a motor vehicle is also preferred.
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
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.
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.
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New York City Department of Transportation
$92,301.00 - $121,296.00
Nov 01, 2024