WRM-2026-12 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. This position will be responsible for performing the necessary work functions and activities in accordance with the priorities and goals of the Ground Water Permitting Unit and BGRPA. Job responsibilities include the (1) issuance of new, renewed, or modified NJPDES permits for the discharge of industrial or sanitary wastewater to ground waters of the State consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:14A, (2) issuance of TWA permits for septic systems consistent with the provision of N.J.A.C. 7:9A, and (3) providing responses to the multitude of daily emails and phone calls from permittees, citizens, engineers, and health departments.
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.
Responsibilities
- Issuance of new, renewed, or modified NJPDES permits for the discharge of industrial or sanitary wastewater to ground waters of the State consistent with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 7:14A
- Issuance of TWA permits for septic systems consistent with the provision of N.J.A.C. 7:9A
- Providing responses to the multitude of daily emails and phone calls from permittees, citizens, engineers, and health departments.
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
