Open to: General Public

Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (P95) $49,738.97 (Non-Negotiable)

Opening Date: 11/4/2024

Closing Date: 12/13/2024

Existing Vacancies: TBD

Program/Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Air, Energy, and Materials Sustainability

The majority of positions are located in Trenton, while others may be located throughout the state

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3, Program Specialist 4, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social service programs, programs serving the socio-economic needs of specific clients populations, or regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or protection of the environment; completes assignments which provide practical Program Specialist experience; does other related work.

Specific to the Position

Division of Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring

Assist in the planning, operation, implementation, and/or evaluation of air monitoring projects, programs mitigating climate change, regulatory programs designed to reduce mobile source emissions, and programs to promote sustainability in New Jersey’s communities and businesses; assist in preparing annual reports, network plans, climate reports and grant applications.

Division of Sustainable Waste Management

Conduct research and provide support on pending legislation in the areas of sustainable waste management as well as provide support in future rule-making efforts.

Division of Waste & UST Compliance and Enforcement

Assist in professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluating of the Waste or Underground Storage Tank programs. Research and collect information regarding assigned program. Review, analyze, and prepare reports related to the program functions. Significant use of data management programs.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following, or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Advancement

Appointees who successfully complete the 12 month training period will be eligible for advancement to the Program Specialist 1 title. The inability of an employee in this title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to one of the titles listed above shall be considered as cause for separation.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program , email , or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.

Veteran's Preference

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit

Residency

All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form . All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.