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Candidate will perform the duties of Research Scientist for both DOT Asphalt Plants with the division of Roadway Repair and Maintenance (RRM). Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant Federal, State, and City laws, regulations, policies, and codes governing occupational health and safety. Investigate issues involving exposure, harmful substances, hazardous conditions, leakage, waste management, use of new safety gear and new substance. Gather and record appropriate data, read meters, monitor emissions, collect samples, perform calculations, make recommendations, prepare reports, attend meetings, conduct presentations and liaison with numerous oversight agencies and laboratory technicians.
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #604439. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
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Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Preference will be given to candidates having experience dealing with Local, State and Federal Environmental Laws and Regulations. Knowledge of Asphalt plant operations, skilled in undertaking of avoiding pollution (of waterways and air), enhancing safety, performing pest control, and ensuring federal and state compliance and interactions Agencies, contractors, and consultants. Safe roads and streets as mandated by the City Charter, Chapter 71, Sect. 2093. This position is directly related to maintaining and improving health and safety: Ensures proper actions are taken to control/reduce pollutions ensure that employees adhere to NYS DEC, NYC DEP, EPA and OSHA safety regulations. Ensure that production of asphalt does not contaminate surrounding soil and waterways. Preference will be given to candidates who have a driver's license valid in the State of New York.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.