Science Water Ecologist

PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 various rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems such as cooling towers water tanks evaporative condensers internal plumbing and wastewater systems in order to prevent risks associated with these systems.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Conduct investigations of building water supply and distribution systems including cooling towers evaporative condensers internal plumbing and wastewater systems.

Perform environmental sampling of building water supply and distribution systems for water quality analysis including collection of water quality measurements.

Review building maintenance programs and plans for cooling tower systems to ensure compliance. Review building cooling tower systems operational records to ensure compliance.

Prepare reports pertaining to the findings of the field investigation including the preparation of electronic inspection reports using software developed for BWSO to implement inspection protocols.

Educate building owners and managers in best practices for managing cooling towers evaporative condensers internal plumbing and wastewater systems.

Counsel facility/premises/owner /operator regarding regulations and remedial measures when necessary. Issue Notice of Violations and Tribunal summons for noncompliance with NYC Health Code and NYS Sanitary Code.

Participate in the development of standard operating procedures for the field and conduct field surveys associated with building water supply and distribution systems. Review plans drawings and specifications for building water supply and distribution systems.

Provide recommendations and take corrective actions based on findings of the field investigation as needed or directed by supervisor. Assist the ESE in related Public Health Engineering tasks including water and sewage complaints beach inspections and sampling and pool inspections and sampling as needed.

Preferred Skills:

Academic background in environmental or chemical engineering limnology environmental science marine science geology biology earth science chemistry physics or health science.
Prefer to work in the field including travel throughout the five boroughs.
Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces work in high altitudes (building roofs) in order to perform field inspections and water testing.
Pass medical clearance and FIT testing for wearing proper PPE respirators. Must complete and pass Agency required trainings and be in compliance with the position related certificates and licenses.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Access).

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 Educations website ()
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa 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.

Established in 1805 the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S. dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone regardless of age background or location can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition antitobacco support chronic disease prevention HIV/AIDS treatment family and child health environmental health mental health and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID19 pandemic we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or..

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Qualifications :

1. 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

2. 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 1 above at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least one year of satisfactory full time experience which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate course work working in the field of water quality planning management or
research or performing environmental laboratory analyses and/or environmental field sampling of water; or

3. An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described in 1 above at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least three years of satisfactory full time experience as described in 2 above.

Additional Requirements

To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in 2 above and must have one additional year of the experience described in 2 above for a total of two years of experience.

Special Note
A masters degree from an accredited college in one of the areas described in 1 above 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 that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime