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Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

City of New YorkNew York, NY, US
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Overview

The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with rules and regulations aimed at improving operating conditions of engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems to prevent risks. Working directly under a Scientist Water Ecologist Level II on an inspector team, a Scientist Level I will assist in performing field inspections that include regulatory compliance review of Water Maintenance Plans, Operational Records, Chemical Treatment, and Mechanical Equipment for a facility's water systems, including but not limited to various cooling tower systems and potable water systems. Field inspections include water sample collection and water quality analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in performing field inspections under supervision, including regulatory compliance review of Water Maintenance Plans, Operational Records, Chemical Treatment, and Mechanical Equipment for a facility's water systems, including cooling tower systems and potable water systems.
  • Assist in generating and submitting field inspection reports according to the Bureau's inspection protocols and provide customer service to the regulated community (building owners, facility maintenance personnel, superintendents, and other responsible parties).
  • Assist with following protocols in response to signals triggered by the Department's Legionella disease surveillance system.
  • Prepare collected water samples for drop-off or shipping to commercial laboratories, including completion of all necessary laboratory forms and documents.
  • Conduct field surveys identifying potential risks for Legionella exposure.
  • Assist in reviewing plans, drawings, and specifications for building water supply and distribution systems.
  • Provide recommendations to improve regulatory compliance and corrective actions to eliminate environmental health hazards promptly in accordance with the NYC Health Code and NYS Sanitary Code regulations.
  • May be trained to review inspection findings and prepare evidence used by the Department at Tribunal hearings convened to adjudicate notices of violations and summonses.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

  • Academic background in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science.
  • Preference to work in the field, including travel throughout the five boroughs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces and at heights (roof work) to perform field inspections and water testing.
  • Pass medical clearance and FIT testing for wearing proper PPE respirators. Complete and pass agency-required trainings and maintain position-related certificates and licenses.
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
  • Qualifications

  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science; or
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described above, at least 12 of which must be in one of these areas, plus at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in water quality planning / management, environmental laboratory analyses, and / or environmental field sampling of water; or
  • An associate degree with 24 semester credits in the described areas (at least 12 in those areas) and at least three years of satisfactory full-time experience as described above.
  • Additional Requirements : To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, candidates must have a bachelor's degree as described above and an additional year of the experience described above (total of two years). A master's degree in one of the areas described may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

    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 free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected status or protected characteristics. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [emailprotected] or 347-396-6549.

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