Research Scientist 3 - Albany, United States - Environmental Conservation, Department of

Environmental Conservation, Department of
Environmental Conservation, Department of
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Albany, United States

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree and four years of professional research experience in the appropriate field, or a Master's Degree and three years of such experience, or a doctorate in an appropriate field and two years of such experience.

Strong written and oral communication skills are required.

Degrees held must be related to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Data Analytics, Informatics, Data Science, Remote Sensing, Software Engineering, or Geospatial Science.


Additional preferred qualifications include:

  • Expertise with data analysis/querying software like Python, SAS, or SQL.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the development and management of data and information management systems and dashboards.

Duties Description

DUTIES
Geospatial Research and Data System Development (50%)

  • Investigate geospatial data infrastructure that would support Division of Lands and Forests' forest and land conservation programs and assist with their development. This includes collecting, processing, and managing spatial datasets, researching and developing standardized protocols for data sharing, and ensuring data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Research and incorporate geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and GIS to design an information management structure that supports the storage, retrieval, and analysis of complex land use, ownership, and forestrelated data.
  • Innovate and develop data dashboards based on interpretation and evaluation of results to report on conservation efforts, enhancing the Division's ability to meet New York State's tree planting, conservation and climate goals.
  • Conduct research to optimize data fusion, standardization, and crossreferencing to integrate diverse data sources, including satellite imagery, field survey data, and historical maps, into a cohesive system to create a comprehensive spatial data infrastructure that supports diverse Divisionwide needs.
  • Utilize research and data to develop reports analyzing the effectiveness and impact of conservation programs, such as the 25 Million Trees Initiative and the 30x30 conservation goal.
Support Statewide Initiatives (30%)

  • Contribute to New York State's 25 Million Trees Initiative and its 30x30 conservation goal through strategic data analysis and management.
  • Assist with research to estimate the carbon sequestration potential of different forest types and land uses within a region. This could involve using satellite imagery, aerial photography, and field data to accurately map and model carbon stocks, contributing to climate change mitigation strategies to support the achievement of New York State's climate objectives.
  • Provide geospatial analysis and modeling support to inform policymaking and decisionmaking processes that leverage GIS and remote sensing data to visualize impacts of different management scenarios, assisting in the formulation of evidencebased policies.
  • Formulate research questions and execute database queries and conduct analyses to drive strategic decision making within Division.
  • Establish consistent and agencyaligned cartographic standards for Division maps and other reporting products involving spatial analyses to communicate research and insight to agency partners, collaborators, and the public.
Data Quality, Management and Sharing (20%)

  • Oversee the creation and implementation of strategies to make data quality, management and sharing across programs more efficient, effective, and streamlined. This involves optimizing practices for quality assessment, sharing and management of data, including metadata standards, data archiving methods, and access protocols to ensure data integrity and security.
  • Examine the latest methodologies and geospatial tools available to the Division, and develop training programs for Division staff, creating instructional materials and conducting workshops to enhance the geospatial competencies of the team, ensuring that staff can effectively utilize spatial data in their work.

Additional Comments
Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

  • Holiday & Paid Time Off
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
  • Shift & Geographic pay differentials
  • Affordable Health Care options
  • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
  • NYS Deferred Compensation plan
  • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
  • And many more...


For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.

Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law,
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