F&W-2026-2 Environmental Specialist 2 (INTERNAL POSTING) at NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Port Republic, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

98503.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Control, Field Investigations, Inspection, Report Preparation, Environmental Impact Statements, Shellfish Aquaculture, Fisheries Management, Interpersonal Skills, Data Verification, ArcGIS Pro, Geospatial Analysis, Environmental Review, Technical Reporting, Public Education, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Open to: Program-Wide Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (P22) $ 67,312.27 - $ 98,503.27 Opening Date: 01/21/2026 Closing Date: 02/04/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife Marine Habitat and Shellfisheries 360 New York Road Port Republic, NJ 08241 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Fish and Wildlife Program, and meet the requirements below. Description Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, agency, or local government agency, performs complex technical or scientific work including field and office studies, surveys, inspections, or investigations associated with enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations, and environmental review and control work, or organizes and carries out programs/projects designed to study and evaluate environmental impact of specific projects on the environment; organizes and develops tests and reports to assess environmental impacts on physical, natural, and/or human environments; investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts contract, grant, and/or loan processing; may be required to function as a lead worker providing guidance to lower-level Environmental Specialists; does other related duties as required. Specific to the Position Prepares and presents information to educate the public regarding shellfish aquaculture and gathers technical information regarding shellfish resource, industry, and aquaculture, acting as a liaison with the NJ Shellfisheries Council to support lease management decision making. Position reports to a full time Environmental Specialist 3 and will oversee hourly staff. Lead specialist for the Bureau on the management, development, and implementation of the shellfish leasing database that houses the geospatial and lease holder information. This includes creating new shellfish lease lots, editing existing lots, verifying data between multiple databases, evaluating potential environmental impacts, and assessing possible issues or conflicts with other user groups. This ES2 is the lead specialist for the bureau's ArcGIS Pro lease mapping interpretations and lease map project productions used to supplement and visualize leasing decisions. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of New Jersey's commercial and recreational fisheries, shellfish and marine fish biology, as well as interstate fisheries management processes and/or shellfish aquaculture methods. Preferred Skill Set Extensive knowledge of federal regulations, state statutes and state regulations pertaining to fisheries and shellfisheries resources and management as well as excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with outside organizations. 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, or 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: A valid Professional Engineer’s license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in environmental control work including field investigations, inspection, and preparing reports on the environment or the preparation or review of Environmental Impact Statements. NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields specified above may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience. NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment 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. 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. 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 https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-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.

Responsibilities

The Environmental Specialist 2 will perform complex technical work related to environmental laws and regulations, including field studies and investigations. The role also involves educating the public on shellfish aquaculture and managing the shellfish leasing database.