City Research Scientist

Job Description

Under direction of the Heating Management Services Department (HMSD) Deputy Director, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, performs tasks such as the following:

- Coordinate, review and collect heat and hot water data from multiple internal NYCHA systems including Maximo.
- Make and record observations on the evaluation of data including productivity reports and day to day operation.
- Create and maintain effective lines of communication and cooperation and joint efforts with HMSD's numerous stakeholders, including resident leaders.
- Track and lead data heating analysis on legislation and regulatory proposals.
- Prepare memorandum, presentations, briefings, and written correspondence regarding time sensitive housing heating policy and NYCHA heating programs.
- Monitor and review all areas of operation to ensure compliance with Housing Authority policies.
- Respond to and research housing policy issues in relation to state and federal regulations that can affect the Authority Heat Policy and other heating related regulations.
- Provide leadership and general direction to agency personnel planning, conducting and coordinating specific heating endeavors.
- Participate in conferences, meetings, seminars, etc., on the planning and development of sound research projects.
- Work closely and collaborate with other areas within the agency including Property Management, Research, and Compliance Office.
- Perform other tasks as requested.

Additional Information:
1. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications

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.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information

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.