WRM-2025-61 Research Scientist 1 (Internal Posting) at NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Ewing, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Mar, 26

Salary

143175.0

Posted On

23 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Water Supply Planning, Water Use Data, Drought Management, Climate Change Impacts, ARCGIS, Access, SQL Database Programming, R, Python, Watershed Delineation, ADOBE, Data Visualization

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Open to: Division-Wide Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week Salary: (R30) $97,099.98 - $143,175.68 Opening Date: 12/22/2025 Closing Date: 1/5/2026 Existing Vacancies: 1 Program/Location Department of Environmental Protection Water Resource Management Water Supply & Geoscience Bureau of Water Resources & Geoscience 29 Arctic Pkwy Ewing Twp, NJ 08638 Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees who work for the Division of Water Supply & Geoscience and meet the requirements below. Description Under general supervision of a division director or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, independently initiates and coordinates a research or developed program in a specified professional field; may supervise lower levels of Research Scientists and other technical staff, manages high level technical projects and reports results to designated officials for inter- and intra-agency response; does related work. Specific to Position The candidate would supervise three Research Scientist positions and provide support to and work on a variety of water supply topics including water use data, water supply planning and mapping, drought management, and climate change impacts on water supply. The candidate must also be able to interact and coordinate with multiple programs/divisions within the NJDEP and the public, as well as facilitate the Water Supply Advisory Council meetings. Knowledge of ARCGIS, Access and SQL database programing, and R/Python/or similar coding software, watershed delineation, ADOBE, and data visualization software are required. Requirements EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position. NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above. 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 candidate will supervise three Research Scientist positions and manage high-level technical projects related to water supply topics. They will also coordinate with multiple programs and facilitate meetings for the Water Supply Advisory Council.