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 direction of a supervisor in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and application and research and preparation of reports, completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience and/or learns to review and analyze financial reports; does other related work.

Specific to the Position

Division of Air Quality and Radiation Protection

The duties for this position may include performing data entry; assisting with updates to the computer issuance database; assisting with the collection and analysis of information, processes, and/or statistical and operating reports to detect work backlogs and system problems; assisting with the gathering and development of business and user requirements; assist with deployment of computers; and securing unused computers.

Division of Climate Change Mitigation and Monitoring

Under the supervision of a DCCMM supervisor, research environmental studies, reports, funding opportunities, and regulations; analyze data, climate trends, and inventories. Review and analyze financial and cost-benefit reports, prepare summary reports, workplans, and budgets. Collect and compile data using the Department’s information systems like NJEMS, MasterFile, PEGA, FACITS, and OPRA, and querying databases with tools like Web Intelligence, Access, and Excel. Create visual interpretations of data through charts, graphs, and infographics for social media posts, reports, websites, and other publications. Provide support to DCCMM Chiefs, Assistant Directors, and the Director, along with other related duties as assigned.

Division of Sustainable Waste Management

This position may review and evaluate operating reports and financial statements, analyze landfill financial plans, conduct research to prepare recommendations relating to proposed landfill escrow fund withdrawal requests, participate in landfill financial planning meetings and discussions with engineers and assist in financial plans escrow planning projections to improve landfill closure plans, update landfill escrow withdrawal requests, and assist in managing OPRA requests pursuant to existing law and policies.

Division of Waste & UST Compliance and Enforcement

Review projects, identify information and research methods to complete project. Review, interpret and evaluate data. Collect and compile data required to complete analytic studies. Plan, develop, implement, and/or maintain new and/or enhanced information processing systems. Provide system support. Prepare charts, graphs, and other pictorial materials. Assist in preparation of reports. Learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by agency/office.

Requirements

NOTE: 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 one of the following titles under Civil Service Commission procedures: Administrative Analyst 1 or Administrative Analyst 1, Information Systems. 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.