Applicants must have been awarded a PH.D. within the last seven years. Assists Supervisor in managing natural resources section staff and programs, including, fisheries, forestry, plant ecology, wetlands, and wildlife research and management. Develops and implements water quality-based research and monitoring program for natural resources in the watersheds of the New York City drinking water supply. Excellent writing skills, experience in designing scientific studies and establishing research protocols, managerial experience, and budget preparation. Minimum five years in a supervisory position.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Implements forest policies and procedures for forests surrounding New York City's water supply reservoirs. Assists in conducting forest research interprets and analyses data in making stand diagnoses and silvicultural prescriptions while monitoring and promoting health, vigor and stability of the watershed forest to achieve water quality goals. Implements and supervises implementation of forest management, timber harvest and silvicultural plans to insure the utilization and implementation of Best management Practices. Extensive experience managing forestry operations and contracts. Ability to incorporate ecosystem-based water quality protection goals into forestry operations.