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Research Foundation CUNY NYC FloodNet Field Technician in New York City, New York
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.
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About the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
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 Aug 04, 2024 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit No
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