Position open until filled. Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Collection is responsible for the administration and management of all water operations for New York City's upstate watershed. Candidates should demonstrate a strong working knowledge of watershed water quality management practices, and possess knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Acts. Candidates with a Ph.D. in environmental sciences, engineering or public health with strong communications and analytic skills, and publications in peer review journal are preferred.
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Excellent benefits package. The New York City Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water Supply and Wastewater Collection is seeking a Research Scientist III to serve as an Assistant Chief for the Division for the Division of Drinking Water Quality Control in charge of the Division's Limnology and hydrology and Hydrology programs for the upstate watershed. Responsibilities will include supervision of a large professional staff of approximately 25 scientists and researchers who are responsible for sampling and analyzing water quality data from streams and reservoirs, monitoring the effect of stromwater discharges on streams, maintaining a comprehensive database on all required journal articles and technical reports. Candidate must have proven experience in supervision, drinking water quality data analysis and have a strong background in hydrology, limnology and lake or reservoir management. Excellent communication, analytical, statistical and computer skills required.