AEMS-2026-3 Analyst Trainee

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Trenton, NJ

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About The Position

Under the direction of a supervisor in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on the job training in analytic practices/procedures and application and research and preparation of reports, completes assignments which will provide practical analyst experience and/or learns to review and analyze financial reports; does other related work.

Specific to the Position
Under close supervision, this position will assist in the review and evaluation of landfill monthly operating reports and financial statements as well as the analysis of closure and post closure landfill financial plans. Make evaluations and recommendations to enhance the Landfill Financial Database System. Conduct research, investigate and provide detailed recommendations relating to proposed landfill escrow fund withdrawal requests in timely manner. Coordinates with permitting staff to ensure the accuracy of closure/post-closure financial plans. Assist in managing the OPRA requests and billing for the division.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.
• OR
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• “Professional experience” refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession’s concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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”.
• Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.

Nice To Haves

• This position requires account management and budgeting skills, organizational skills, experience with managing and updating databases in MS Access and Excel and knowledge of financial data to determine amortization schedules and estimate future interest and inflation rates.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and evaluation of landfill monthly operating reports and financial statements
• Analysis of closure and post closure landfill financial plans
• Make evaluations and recommendations to enhance the Landfill Financial Database System
• Conduct research, investigate and provide detailed recommendations relating to proposed landfill escrow fund withdrawal requests in timely manner
• Coordinates with permitting staff to ensure the accuracy of closure/post-closure financial plans
• Assist in managing the OPRA requests and billing for the division

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level