New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Notice of Vacancy - Hourly
Title: Data Entry Operator
Posting Number: WLM-2024-13H
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 20-25 hours per week (up to 900 hours per fiscal year)
Hourly Rate: $18.00 per hour
Opening Date: 4/29/2024
Closing Date: 5/20/2024
Existing Vacancies: One (1)
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Watershed & Land Management
Resilience, Engineering & Construction
Dam Safety & Flood Engineering
501 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description: Under close supervision, uses an alphanumeric keyboard, image scanner, or other data entry input
device to enter, edit and/or update data from a standard source document into a prescribed computer system for
storage, processing or data management purposes; compares entered data to source document to ensure the
accuracy of input and re-enters or edits inaccurate data where necessary; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position: Prepare and organize dam safety records and files for digital scanning. Assist with the
digitization of dam safety permits and files. Prepare and organize files for scanning by removing report bindings,
clips, etc. and prepare index sheets with file information. Also, responsible for scanning of larger format plan sheets.
Requirements
Appointees may be required to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding, typing and/or document scanning.
License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of
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 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.
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's
Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's
Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit
https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the
Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date to:
Talent Acquisition Team
Division of Human Resources
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Please include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail.
SAME applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B
letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the
SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email [email protected], or call CSC at
(609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
Posting Authorized By:
Phiroza Stoneback, Manager
Division of Human Resources
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.
