Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 1 (Geomatics)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $54406 to $69182 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelors’ Degree and two years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s Degree in the appropriate field and one year of professional research experience in that field. Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Degrees held must be related to Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing and Aviation Sciences.

Area of Specialty is Forest Health with a focus on Geomatics (the gathering, storing, processing, analyzing and reporting geographic information, or spatially referenced information) and preference will be given to candidates who possess academic credentials and experience in the following fields: remote sensing, geographic information systems, aerial detection systems, digital image analysis, thematic classification and hazard assessments.

Duties Description Design, develop and implement integrated spatial technologies for forest health aerial and ground detection surveys, trap deployment, and priority actions.
Design surveys for general forest health conditions and in response to emergency insect or disease or abiotic occurrence in NY’s forests.
Provide geomatic training and support.
Assist with the preparation of grant proposals.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel and overnight travel may be required.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingEmail or mail your resume to the above. Please put (17-182) on your resume or it may not be accepted. Interested applicants are requested to provide a completed employment application with their resume:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/hr1.pdf