WRM-2025-54 Environmental Specialist 3 (Internal Posting) at NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Trenton, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

113263.75

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Control, Field Investigations, Inspection, Report Preparation, Environmental Impact Statements, Technical Assistance, Compliance Checks, Well Construction, Well Decommissioning, Technical Reviews, Emergency Response, Licensing Testing, Continuing Education, Public Health, Water Supply, Geoscience

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Open to: Division-Wide Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (R25) $77,143.55- $113,263.75 Opening Date: 12/18/2025 Closing Date: 1/2/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Water Resource Management Water Supply & Geoscience Position 1 Safe Drinking Water 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Position 2 Water Allocation & Well Permitting 401 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08625 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of Water Supply & Geoscience and meet the requirements below. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the CSC (PS1020G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination results. Description Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a state department or agency takes the lead or may supervise, organize and assign technical or scientific work, including field and office studies, surveys, inspections or investigations associated with the enforcement of laws and/or regulations and environmental review and control work, organizes and makes tests and reports to assess Environmental impacts to include the physical, natural, and/or human environment and investigates environmental complaints concerning projects; conducts or supervises the processing of contract, grant and/or loan applications; does related work as required. Specific to the Position Position 1 This position will support the implementation of the Federal and State Safe Drinking Water acts, specifically focusing on acute drinking water standards that have immediate public health effects, such as the Revised Total Coliform Rule, Ground Water Rule, and Surface Water Treatment Rule. This position will also develop and implement regular compliance checks; provide technical assistance to systems to return to compliance following violations; support the development of toolbox for water systems and consumers in addition to the website, SOPs, forms, FAQs, letter templates, and policies. The position will also be required to support emergency response functions of the element as needed. Position 2 This position will supervise and provide support to staff technically reviewing well construction records and well decommissioning reports. The position will also oversee technical reviews of well decommissioning proposals for all well types including complex cased public supply wells; oversee reviews of well permit applications in areas of potential saltwater intrusion; test NJEMS and RSP bug fixes, enhancements, regression tests, and computer systems when new builds are released. This position will supervise 2 staff that conduct day to day review of well permits, records, and decommissioning plans; work cross elements to develop and implement licensing testing requirements; and oversee the Continuing Education program to remain licensed in accordance with NJAC 7:9D. 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, Environmental Planning, Physical Geography or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) 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: 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 3 will lead and supervise technical or scientific work related to environmental enforcement and review. Responsibilities include conducting field studies, inspections, and investigations, as well as overseeing compliance with environmental laws and regulations.