WRM-2026-13 Environmental Services Trainee
About The Position
Under the close supervision of a supervisory official, as a trainee and productive worker, in an Environmental Services program, in a state department, institution, or agency, 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 as required. The position will be responsible for conducting site visits and inspections of permitted facilities. This position will also ensure permit revocation efficiencies and provide prompt customer responses. This position will also perform, in a timely manner, all assigned inspections and sampling, investigations, complaint/referral responses, computer data reviews, outreach (via compliance assistance and education), and enforcement case development and management. Additional duties included conducting compliance evaluation and assistance inspections, preparing reports, managing enforcement cases, responding to complaints and incident notifications, performing sampling and data review for assigned facilities, conducting database and NJEMS/PEGA ‘To-Do’ list reviews, performing special assignments, and performing self-initiated investigations.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations.
- Must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs if applying for Veteran's Preference.
- Must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey within one year from the date of employment.
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
- Conduct site visits and inspections of permitted facilities
- Ensure permit revocation efficiencies
- Provide prompt customer responses
- Perform assigned inspections and sampling
- Perform investigations
- Respond to complaints/referrals
- Perform computer data reviews
- Conduct outreach (via compliance assistance and education)
- Develop and manage enforcement cases
- Conduct compliance evaluation and assistance inspections
- Prepare reports
- Manage enforcement cases
- Respond to complaints and incident notifications
- Perform sampling and data review for assigned facilities
- Conduct database and NJEMS/PEGA ‘To-Do’ list reviews
- Perform special assignments
- Perform self-initiated investigations
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
Entry Level
