WLM-2026-2H Environmental Services Trainee Hourly

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Trenton, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Services Program, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties. This position will perform reviews on ensuring strong data quality of municipal public access plans (MPAPs) submitted to the NJDEP. Tasks include verifying and scanning files into NJDEP's database and verifying public access site locations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Chemical Sciences, 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.
• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.
• Must establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year from the date of employment, subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Education and/or experience in environmental regulations and/or policy
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems software
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations.
• Perform reviews to ensure strong data quality of municipal public access plans (MPAPs) submitted to the NJDEP.
• Verify and scan files into NJDEP's database.
• Verify public access site locations.

Benefits

• Earned Sick Time
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
• Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work.

What This Job Offers

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