WLM-2025-8 Environmental Specialist 4 (INTERNAL POSTING)

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Specialist 4 to supervise staff involved in environmental review and control tasks. Responsibilities include overseeing field studies, enforcing environmental laws, and processing applications. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in environmental control work, including one year in a supervisory role. The position is based in Trenton, NJ.
Internal Posting
Open to: Division-Wide
Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week
Salary:(S28) $85,535.88 - $121,981.47
Opening Date: 6/2/2025
Closing Date: 6/16/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed & Land Management
Watershed Protection & Restoration
Tidelands Management
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Scope of Eligibility
Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work for the Division of Watershed Protection & Restoration and meet the requirements below.

Description
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department or agency, supervises professional or non-professional staff as assigned, engaged in completion of environmental review and control tasks relative to assigned program/project areas; supervises and plans field studies, surveys, inspections or investigations relating to applications and associated Environmental Impact Statements to include the physical, natural, and/or human environment; enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; prepares evidence for use in reviews and legal actions; supervises the processing of contract, grant and/or loan applications; does other related duties as required.

Specific to the Position
Oversee staff to ensure applications and requests are reviewed and responded in a timely manner and consistent with the applicable regulations. Make determinations on whether to approve or deny coastal permit applications and raise high profile issues to management as appropriate. Assist the Bureau Section Chief and Manager in advancing Bureau priorities and improving efficiency of project review and processing. Provide technical oversight to staff and assist with identifying potential issues. Provide assistance to the office of the Attorney General in litigation matters.

Preferred Skill Set
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Strong supervisory skills. Ability to read, interpret and apply the coastal zone rules to applications. Ability to work communicate effectively. Knowledge of the coastal zone rules. Ability to assign technical and supervisory work, analyze technical problems, and develop effective work methods.

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: Four (4) 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, one (1) year of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities including preparation of employee evaluations of staff involved in technical or scientific work.

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.

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".

Employee 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.

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.

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.