WRM-2026-8 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 serve as part of the of the Source Water Protection and Trackdown Team. This position will also be responsible for conducting site visits and inspections of permitted facilities within the watershed of interest and facilitate the collection of samples from regulated entities as needed.
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
Responsibilities
- Learn 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
- Serve as part of the Source Water Protection and Trackdown Team
- Conduct site visits and inspections of permitted facilities within the watershed of interest
- Facilitate the collection of samples from regulated entities as needed
Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care)
- 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
