AEMS-2025-55 Environmental Engineer 4 (Internal Posting)
About The Position
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, agency, or local government agency, supervises professional or non-professional staff as assigned, engaged in the performance of engineering work; is responsible for directing the completion of complex engineering tasks relative to the program including but not limited to water management, air pollution control/management, noise pollution control/management, coastal resource management, hazardous/non-hazardous waste control/management; supervise the review of engineering plans; prepares evidence for legal purposes; serves as an agent of the court when so designated; and/or the enforcement of environmental laws and/or regulations; does related work as required. Specific to the Position The candidate will provide managerial oversight of the Bureau of Solid Waste Permitting and ensure that all solid waste and facilities are permitted, operated, and in compliance with the federal and state regulations are protective of human health and the environment. The position supports the division in in meeting its goals and in strengthening the program through new initiatives and strategies, ensure that the landfills proposing closure activities are undertaken in accordance with the applicable regulations and statutes, and supports debris management operations during emergency or catastrophic debris-generating events, as needed.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in environmental engineering work, one (1) year of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities including preparation of employee evaluations of staff involved in engineering 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing a team of professionals with diverse skills, responsibilities, and backgrounds.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills to ensure staff development while creating a positive cohesive work environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience in managing solid waste facilities, landfill closure activities, and debris management operations.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
