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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 2 Water Pollution

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $64302 to $81415 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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

County Rensselaer

Street Address 425 Jordan Road

City Troy

StateNY

Zip Code12180

Minimum Qualifications Area of Specialty: Water Pollution

Minimum Qualifications for Non-Competitive Appointments:

Candidates for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, environmental policy, or a related field, and three years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR Master's Degree in environmental sciences, environmental policy, or a related field, and two years of such experience; OR Doctorate in environmental sciences, environmental policy, or a related field.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

-Competence in statistical analysis of large data sets using multivariate statistical approaches and R programming; manipulation and evaluation of large datasets
-Knowledge of New York State and Clean Water Act regulations as they relate to water quality monitoring and assessment.
-Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

Duties Description The position incumbent will:
-- Develop and conduct biological monitoring activities for the Statewide Ambient Water Quality Monitoring Program and Stream Biomonitoring Unit, including macroinvertebrates, fish and diatoms.
-- Redevelop and maintain biological database. Develop, document, and standardize use of R statistical software for analysis of data.
--Perform taxonomic work on macroinvertebrate samples, including identification of Chironomidae and Oligochaeta.
-- Develop and conduct research to assess and document restoration of aquatic communities in Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOCs), as defined in beneficial use impairments.
-- Work with modeling staff on the development of total maximum daily loads (TMDL) and implementation, promoting appropriate biological endpoints for impaired waterbodies.
-- Design and oversee appropriate long-term monitoring projects to assess success of riparian corridor tree planting in the Great Lakes basin.
-- Must be able to travel in New York State, with significant overnight travel during the sampling season. He or she must be able to work from boats, on uneven terrain, in all weather conditions, and to be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Additional Comments The travel percentage will vary depending upon season.

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

Name Megan Miller

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address personnel@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingEMAIL OR MAIL YOUR RESUME AND A COMPLETED EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM # s1000 http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/empapppart1s1000.pdf TO THE ABOVE. BE SURE TO PUT (16-00257) ON YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION OR IT MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.