Environmental Services Trainee

Job Description

Open to : General Public

Work Week : NE (35-hour) Work Week

Salary : $53,807.27 (Non-negotiable)

Opening Date : 09 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 14 / 2025

Existing Vacancies : 4

Program / Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Position 1 (One vacancy)

Watershed & Land Management

Resilience, Engineering & Construction

Operations & Maintenance

1510 Hooper Avenue

Toms River, NJ 08753

Position 2 (One vacancy)

Watershed & Land Management

Land Resource Protection

Coastal Land Use Enforcement

1510 Hooper Avenue

Toms River, NJ 08753

Position 3 & 4 (Two vacancies)

Watershed & Land Management

Land Resource Protection

Coastal Land Use Enforcement

501 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and / or investigations relating to the improvement and / or monitoring of environmental conditions, and / or the enforcement of environmental laws / regulations; does other related duties.

Specific to the Position

Position 1 : Will learn to assist with the preparation of State and Federal coastal permit project applications involving capital improvements to the Bureau's facilities. Will learn compliance of all State and Federal permit requirements of said projects and assist project managers on USACE-led Hurricane Storm Damage Reduction Projects which the Bureau will be assuming and operating upon completion. Will assist project managers with the acquisition of all necessary real estate interests required said by projects.

Position 2, 3, & 4 : Under the close supervision of a ES3, this EST will review potential violations in accordance with the Program's rules and regulations and will work closely with Program's project managers to bring the violations into compliance.

Preferred Skill Set

Position 1 : Review of plans and specifications, write letters and legal documents, manage construction projects.

Position 2, 3, & 4 : Detailed oriented, ability to multitask, strong customer service, and Microsoft Office skills, especially Word and Excel, the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences / Studies, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or in Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, or Physical Geography; or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.

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.

Benefits

As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program
• Telework
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA / HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pursuant to the State / Department's policy, procedures, and / or guidelines.

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 SAME@csc.nj.gov, 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 -service-preference /

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.

DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4 : 00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.

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.