City Research Scientist

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $74,536 - $90,188 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Heating Management Services Department (HMSD) Deputy Director, this role involves coordinating, reviewing, and collecting heat and hot water data from various internal NYCHA systems. The position requires making and recording observations on data evaluation, including productivity reports and daily operations. It also involves establishing and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders, tracking and analyzing heating data related to legislation and regulatory proposals, and preparing various documents on housing heating policy and programs. The role includes monitoring operations for compliance with Housing Authority policies, researching housing policy issues in relation to state and federal regulations, providing leadership to agency personnel in heating endeavors, and participating in conferences and meetings related to research projects. Collaboration with other agency departments such as Property Management, Research, and the Compliance Office is also a key aspect of this position. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at their current location and in their current title and level (if applicable). NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• 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 (for Assignment Level I).
• 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 (for Assignment Level II and above).
• 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 (for Assignment Level II and above).
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above requirements, with a minimum of a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of relevant experience.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level