Entry-level jobs with NJDEP in Trenton part 1

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Posting Number: AQES-02-2017

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               (X) DIVISION/PROGRAM     (X) DEPARTMENT    (X) STATEWIDE

                                                     

TITLE:  Environmental Services Trainee                                                         SALARY:  $43,094.21 (Non-negotiable)                   

 

OPENING DATE: January 11, 2017                                                        CLOSING DATE: February 1, 2017

EXISTING VACANCIES:  5 (Five) positions                                            WORKWEEK: NE (35) WORKWEEK     

PROGRAM/LOCATION:             DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

                                                          Air Quality, Energy & Sustainability

                                                          Various Departments

                                                          401 E. State Street, 2^nd Floor

                                                          Trenton, NJ 08625

DESCRIPTION:  Under 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 POSITION: Positions are available in the Division of Air Quality [within the Bureau of Air Monitoring (BAM), the Bureau of Evaluation and Planning (BEP), and the Bureau of Mobile Sources (BMS)] and the Division of Energy Security and Sustainability [within the Bureau of Energy and Sustainability (BES)]. 

BAM is responsible for monitoring NJ’s air quality for criteria pollutants and air toxics. 

BEP is responsible for evaluating and developing strategies for reducing criteria air pollutants and air toxics. 

BMS is responsible for implementing regional and local programs that reduce air pollution emitted by cars, trucks, buses, construction equipment, trains, airports and ports

BES is responsible for evaluating and promoting clean and resilient energy systems and sustainable environmental practices and programs which meet or exceed NJ regulatory requirements.

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. NOTE: All college degrees (both U.S. and non-U.S.) and/or transcripts from a college or university must already be evaluated for accreditation by the closing date of the posting.  Failure to comply will this requirement 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.

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 according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations.  Note:  The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.  

NOTE: Interviews will be afforded based on the cover letter, resume and credentials submitted in response to this notice.  Applicants may be required to provide a copy of their transcripts at time of interview.

SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY:  Open to candidates who meet the above requirements.

SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS BY 4:00 PM ON THE CLOSING DATE TO:             

                                                                    Jaclyn Davies

                                                                   Office of the Assistant Commissioner                  

                                                                     Air Quality, Energy & Sustainability Program                                           

                                                                    PO Box 420; Mail Code 401-02G

                                                                    Trenton, NJ  08625-0420

                                                                    E-mail Address: AQES.resumes@dep.nj.gov

                                                                    Fax Number (609)777-1330

POSTING AUTHORIZED BY:           Lori Worth, Manager

                                                                  Division of Human Resources

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Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity