Field Scientist
Water Ecology
Location
Kingston, New York, United States
Work type
Field
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-3 years
Compensation
$61.5K - $90.1K per year
Posted
5h ago
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Summary
The Field Scientist will conduct field sampling and data collection for water quality operations, primarily from streams, reservoirs, and wastewater treatment plants. This role involves operating field sampling equipment, including small watercraft and F150 trucks, and compiling water quality data.
The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Scientist (Water Ecology)II for a position with the Watershed Water Quality Operations-North division, within the Drinking Water Operations Directorate, located in Kingston, New York.
Under the direction of the Field Supervisor, the Scientist (Water Ecology)II will serve as a Field Scientist, responsible for field sampling and data collection and will assist in coordinating field activities as described in the Divisional Standard Operating Procedures. Additionally, the Field Scientist will use established sampling protocols for the proper collection, transportation and relinquishment of samples collected from streams, reservoirs, wastewater treatment plants and key-points. Some sample collections will require trailering and piloting small watercraft.
Specific duties include:
Performing sample collections and field analyses from a boat as required
Operating F150 trucks (and larger) to tow boats or other gear
Compiling, reviewing and reporting water quality and associated data in accordance with divisional procedures by specified deadlines
Operating and maintaining field sampling equipment, which includes the ability to trailer and pilot small watercraft
Performing quality control procedures according to the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program protocols and maintaining an accurate log of records of Quality Control data
Assisting in the purchasing and maintenance of supplies and equipment
Contributing to the production of operational, compliance and special investigation reports
Compiling with applicable environmental, health & safety laws and regulations and DEP’s Environmental Health & Safety policies set out in the employee Environmental, Health and Safety handbook.
Preferred Skills:
General Familiarity of MS Office suites and MS outlook
Ability to utilize desktop computers as well as handheld computers in the field for data collection
Ability to spend a substantial portion of field days outdoors in any weather or season
Ability to lift heavy loads up to 50 pounds and climb in and out of boats
Ability to wade through streams, hiking in the woods and scaling over rocks to collect samples
Ability to work at a computer for a substantial portion of an office day
Experience with basic hand tools
Familiarity with field sampling and data collection techniques
Familiarity with use of small, motorized watercraft including trailering, launching and recovery
Good communication skills (written and oral)
Good time management skills
Physical Work Environment:
Some of the physical activities performed by Scientists (Water Ecology) and environmental conditions experienced are: lift and carry packages weighing approximately 20 pounds for a distance of 30 feet, perform duties in confined work areas, wear protective garments such as gloves, lab coats, goggles, and life vests, handle and manipulate laboratory equipment and instruments/tools such as glass test tubes, slides, beakers and other glassware, scalpels, scissors, etc., adjust settings on machines, which requires fine finger and hand coordination and control, and collect samples at sites in all weather conditions.
Typical Hours/Shift:
Day Shift
May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Work Location:
71 Smith Ave.,
Kingston, NY 12401
Kingston is a city in Ulster County, NY approx. 90 miles North from New York City.
License Requirements:
All candidates must have a Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Qualifications:
A masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas of study: 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 in
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Full Time
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Permanent
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$61.5K - $90.1K per year
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Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Team size
Growing team
Location
Kingston, New York, United States
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.
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Field Scientist
Kingston, New York, United States • Full Time