Water Resources Specialist Job Fairfield area,Connecticut USA,Engineering

Expires on February 26, 2026

CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION SEASONAL JOB VACANCY NOTICE

Office

Title:

Water Resources Specialist
Civil Service Tile:
City Research Scientist I

Work Location:

TBD
Duration:
October 2025 to June 30, 2026
Salary: $40.80/per hour. 35 hours per week
Positions: 1

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. Environment and Planning division aims to protect, restore, and expand New York City Parks including green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.

The Natural Resources Group’s mission is to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s over 12,000 acres of natural spaces and green infrastructure across the five boroughs, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Employees who work for 6 months or longer are eligible for healthcare benefits. All seasonal employees earn sick and annual leave. All employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, provide technical and field assistance in the restoration, protection, and management of natural areas parkland across New York City.
Assist in design of open channels as part of wetland and stream restoration projects and gully rehabilitation projects.
Assist in design of stormwater management practices.
Serve as project manager for ecological restoration design projects with tasks including but not limited to: ensuring project schedules are met, documenting meetings and site visits, and developing permit applications.
Collect and analyze hydrologic data and other site assessment data to support restoration designs.
Provide technical design review and support construction oversight for Capital and interagency projects.
Assist with construction oversight for in-house design projects.
Use software, such as HEC-RAS and Hydro

CAD to conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling to assist with designs, and ArcGIS, Arc Hydro, Microsoft Excel, and R, to map, visualize, and analyze data.
Assist in identifying opportunities for restoration and protection, including stormwater management opportunities and restoration projects.
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary and governmental context to achieve project goals.
Prepare maps, technical reports, and presentations for technical and public audiences.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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

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 experience in the appropriate field of specialization, including one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative, or research capacity as described in “2” above.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

A degree with a specialization in hydrology, geomorphology, water resources engineering, ecological or biological engineering, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field.

Experience in stormwater management and/or stream restoration design.

Familiarity with AutoCAD.

Experience with HEC-RAS or Hydro

CAD.

Knowledge of wetland hydrology, ecological restoration, and stormwater best management practices.

Ability to work under adverse…


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