New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Notice of Vacancy
Filling of this position is contingent upon further approval process
Title: Environmental Engineer Trainee
Posting Number: DEP-2023-5
Open to: General Public
Work Week: NE (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P95) $60,335.46 (Non-Negotiable)
Opening Date: 10/16/2023
Closing Date: 10/30/2023
Existing Vacancies: Fifteen (15)
Program/Location: Department of Environmental Protection
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
(2 Vacancies) Various Locations
Water Resource Management
(4 Vacancies) Various Locations
Watershed & Land Management
(9 Vacancies) Various Locations
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description: Under close supervision of a supervisory official in an Environmental Engineering Program in a State
Department Agency, or Local Government Agency, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or
investigations relating to the
improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, review of engineering
plans, and/or enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required.
Specific to the Position: To read more about the above-mentioned positions, please click on each program link
below.
Air, Energy & Materials Sustainability
Water Resource Management
Watershed & Land Management
Requirements
Education: Graduation from an
accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical,
Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural or Mining Engineering, or other field
of engineering related to the environment.
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
Please include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please tell us how you heard about this position
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
(833) 691-0404.
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.
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: Appointee 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 essential duties of the position.
