Job Title: NYC FloodNet Field Technician
PVN ID: GS-2406-006292
Category: Research
Location: The GRADUATE CENTER

Job Description

General Description

FloodNet is a cooperative of communities, researchers, and New York City government agencies working to better understand the frequency, severity, and impacts of flooding in New York City.

FloodNet is responsible for manufacturing, installing, operating, and maintaining a citywide flood sensor network of 500 sensors across the five boroughs. A core component of FloodNet is to  collect flood data that is open-source and freely available to residents, community members, City agencies, and researchers. FloodNet brings together innovative sources of information on street flooding impacts in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to high tides, storm surge, and stormwater runoff. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale urban IoT project focussed on a major environmental challenge for NYC.

We are seeking a Field Technician to join our team to work on the installation and ongoing maintenance of our flood sensors. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale urban IoT project focussed on a major environmental challenge for NYC.

We encourage applications from women and others from communities traditionally underrepresented in computer science and engineering.

To apply, submit your resume with references to past related work including your specific roles.

Other Duties

The candidate will suport and work on the following: 

  • sensor assembly and setup
  • installation of the sensors in the field
  • implementation of quality control procedures
  • maintenance of the installed sensor network
  • repair of sensors in the lab
  • parts inventory management
  • installation report writing

The position includes both lab work at the Advanced Science Research Center in Harlem and at New York University in Brooklyn. Field work is across the five boroughs of NYC. 

Field installations and maintenance work involves the use of handheld power tools and ladder work of heights up to 5 feet.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and prior experience in technical fieldwork. A Technical Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree is desirable.
  • A valid driver's license in good standing.
  • Experience working with hand tools and power tools such as drills and saws.
  • Basic knowledge of electronic circuits. Experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other test equipment desirable.
  • Good verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating and working in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently whenever necessary.
  • Ability to produce clear and concise work reports and documentation.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Environmental Sciences Initiative
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00
Closing Date
Jul 22, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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