Research Scientist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

The City of New York is hiring a Research Scientist for the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering in Lincoln, NE. The role involves conducting research on water quality standards, assisting in regulatory surveillance of the NYC drinking water supply, inspecting facilities, reviewing engineering plans, and contributing to scientific reports. Preferred qualifications include a background in relevant sciences and experience in water treatment or quality monitoring.
Hiring Rate - Flat: $72,190.

The Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) has about 100 staff that focuses on identifying and minimizing the risks of environmental and engineered hazards in NYC from water systems in the natural and built environments and radiation control. ESE has broad oversight of a variety of systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, building premise plumbing, the NYC drinking water supply treatment and distribution, recreational water facilities (beaches, pools and spas), nonportable and water reuse systems, sanitary sewage, radioactive materials, and x-ray and radiological equipment.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
• Provide scientific research and literature review of proposed water quality standards and regulations, emergency preparedness and disease response, new water treatment technologies, analytical methods, surveillance tools, protocols, data systems and/or processes related to PHE programs.
• Assist in the regulatory water quality surveillance of the New York City drinking water supply program including collection of water quality samples and sampling and operational data analysis and compliance review.
• Assist in inspection of drinking water facilities (sanitary survey) to verify source water, water treatment, storage, and distribution operations in accordance with the approved plans and for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and contribute to reports on inspection findings.
• Review engineering plans and provide written comments for water treatment and monitoring systems and bathing establishment submissions by outside agencies and/or engineers/architects for regulatory approval and permit construction and operation oversight for compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Assist in testing and implementation of software-based data collection and reporting tools.
• Contribute to scientific reports and research as it relates to the program's compliance and surveillance activities, study findings, and regulatory review of the City's drinking and recreational water quality programs.
• Assist in development of technical guidance, informational factsheets, and recommendations, under supervision of higher-level research scientists, related to drinking water treatment technologies, emerging contaminants, and recreational water safety.PREFERRED SKILLS:
• Academic or professional background in engineering, chemistry, biological sciences, data sciences, environmental science, or environmental health.
• Experience in engineering plan and specification review, regulatory enforcement, environmental investigations, water treatment, or water quality monitoring.
• Easily adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prepare and present scientific and technical materials and correspondences to various audiences.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Why you should work for us:
• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). aid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program.
• a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security: You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

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