Environmental Specialist 4

Open to : Division-Wide

Work Week : NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary : (S28) $88,529.64 - $130,338.54

Opening Date : October 21, 2025

Closing Date : November 4, 2025

Existing Vacancies : 2

Program / Location

Department of Environmental Protection

Position 1 :

Water Resource Management

Water Enforcement

Water Compliance & Enforcement, Southern

401 East State Street

Trenton, NJ 08625

Position 2 :

Water Resource Management

Water Enforcement

Water Compliance & Enforcement, Northern

7 Ridgedale Avenue

Cedar Knolls, NJ

Scope of Eligibility Open to permanent employees in a competitive title who work in the Division of Water Enforcement and meet the requirements below.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Please be advised that a promotional examination has been announced for this position by the CSC (Symbol # : PS0320G). The selected provisional candidate may be impacted once the promotional list is issued, based on the outcome of the examination results.

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

Position 1 & Position 2 :

This position will oversee a unit dedicated to field inspections and the issuance of informal enforcement documents. The position will also supervise and plan enforcement activities concerned with requirements, prevention, and control of violations, and may serve as an expert witness in court. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, assigning of work tostaff and tracking of progress to ensure section goals are achieved; provision of technical and administrative procedure guidance to staff; attending technical and outreach meetings; and review of current and proposed legislation and regulations pertaining to the environmental review process. The duties will be performed with limited supervision from a supervisory official.

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.

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

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.