SPFHS-2026-16 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 specific position will report to the Administrator within the Office of Natural Lands Management (ONLM), or other full-time ONLM employees and be trained in performing the following: botanical field surveys of rare and endangered plant species regulated by the DEP; biotic and environmental impact assessments; habitat suitability assessments; review of plans and environmental documents; report preparation; maintenance of essential records; attendance at internal and external meetings.
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, subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and background in botany, ecology, natural resource management, invasive plant species, conservation, or related discipline.
- Valid pesticide applicator license.
- Herbicide use experience.
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 botanical field surveys of rare and endangered plant species regulated by the DEP.
- Conduct biotic and environmental impact assessments.
- Perform habitat suitability assessments.
- Review plans and environmental documents.
- Prepare reports.
- Maintain essential records.
- Attend internal and external meetings.
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
